Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid-e-Usman bin Affan is a modest local mosque located in the Ahmad Nagar locality of Basti city, Uttar Pradesh, serving the Muslim community for daily prayers and religious gatherings. Named after the third Rashidun Caliph, Uthman bin Affan, it reflects the area's historical Islamic heritage amid the Purvanchal region's cultural landscape. While specific records on its construction year are not widely documented in historical archives, the mosque is believed to have been established in the mid-20th century, aligning with the growth of Basti's urban Muslim settlements post-Indian independence. It features a simple architectural style typical of regional mosques, with a prayer hall, minaret, and ablution area, catering to the daily needs of worshippers in this semi-urban setting. The site remains an integral part of Basti's Islamic fabric, fostering prayer, education, and social cohesion without elaborate ornamentation, emphasizing functionality and spiritual focus.
Masjid-e-Usman bin Affan stands as a serene place of worship in Ahmad Nagar, a residential neighborhood within Basti, a district in eastern Uttar Pradesh known for its blend of Hindu and Muslim historical sites dating back to medieval times. The mosque is dedicated to Uthman bin Affan (radi Allahu anhu), the third Caliph of Islam, renowned for his piety, generosity, and compilation of the Quran, symbolizing devotion and community unity in the local Muslim population.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: QPRQ+FPC, Ahamad Nagar, Basti, Uttar Pradesh 272001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bareilly
Pincode: 272001
Longitude: 82.7500° E
Latitude: 26.8100° N