Indo Islamic Heritage
Hazrat Bilal Markaz Masjid is a local Sunni mosque serving the Muslim community in the rural village of Asfabad Chandpura, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. Named after Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin of Islam, it functions as a central place of worship and community gathering in a predominantly agricultural area.
Hazrat Bilal Markaz Masjid is situated in Asfabad Chandpura, a village in the Bulandshahr tehsil of Uttar Pradesh, approximately 10-15 km southeast of Bulandshahr city. The full address is Asfabad Chandpura, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh 203408, with latitude 28.3667°N and longitude 77.8833°E, placing it in the fertile Doab region between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. The pincode for the area is 203408, under the Gulaothi sub-post office. As a modest local mosque, it caters primarily to the residents of Asfabad Chandpura and nearby villages, hosting daily prayers, Friday congregations, and religious events. The structure reflects typical rural Indian mosque architecture, with a simple prayer hall, minaret for the adhan, and ablution facilities, built to accommodate the local population's devotional needs. While specific construction details are not widely documented, it aligns with post-independence developments in the region, likely established in the late 20th century to support the growing Muslim community in this agrarian locale. The mosque emphasizes community welfare, offering spaces for Islamic education and social support, embodying the legacy of Hazrat Bilal as a symbol of faith and resilience.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: GR87+2C9, Asfabad Chandpura, Uttar Pradesh 203408
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bulandshahr
Pincode: 203408
Longitude: 77.8833°E
Latitude: 28.3667° N