Indo Islamic Heritage
Fatima Masjid is a modest local mosque situated in the rural village of Maman Khurd, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. Serving as a community prayer space for the predominantly Muslim residents, it reflects the simple architectural style typical of village mosques in the region, with basic facilities for daily worship and congregational prayers.
Fatima Masjid stands as a central place of worship in Maman Khurd, a small village in the Bulandshahr tehsil of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district. Located approximately 8 kilometers south of the district headquarters in Bulandshahr city, the mosque caters to the spiritual needs of the village's approximately 1,515 residents (as per the 2011 Census), where Urdu is commonly spoken alongside Hindi, indicating a significant Muslim population. The village itself lies at an elevation of 207 meters above sea level, within the Meerut Division, and is accessible via National Highway 44, with the nearest railway station being Maman Railway Station, just 1.3 km away. As a local mosque, Fatima Masjid embodies the unpretentious design common to rural Islamic sites in northern India, featuring a simple prayer hall, minaret, and ablution area suited for the five daily prayers (Salah) and Friday Jumu'ah congregations. It plays a vital role in fostering community bonds, hosting events like Eid prayers and religious education sessions for villagers. The mosque's name honors Fatima Zahra, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, underscoring its dedication to core Islamic values of piety and family reverence. Surrounded by nearby villages such as Dhamrawali (1 km north) and Kaulsena (2 km east), it remains an integral part of the area's cultural fabric, contributing to the religious diversity of Bulandshahr district, which traces its broader historical roots to ancient settlements dating back before 1200 B.C. but lacks specific ties to this mosque's origins.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Fly Over,Fatima Masjid, GT Rd, Bulandshahr, Maman Khurd, Uttar Pradesh 203002
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bulandshahr
Pincode: 203002
Longitude: 77.8500° E
Latitude: 28.3600° N