Indo Islamic Heritage
Raza Masjid is a local mosque located in Saket Nagar, a residential neighborhood in Deoria city, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community place of worship for the local Muslim population in this eastern Uttar Pradesh district.
Raza Masjid in Saket Nagar exemplifies these contemporary local mosques. Situated in a modern residential area, it functions as a neighborhood prayer hall where congregational prayers, including Friday Jummah, are held. Mosques named "Raza" often draw inspiration from the influential 19th-20th century Islamic scholar Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi, founder of the Barelvi movement prevalent in parts of Uttar Pradesh, though specific historical ties for this particular mosque are not widely documented. As a local institution, Raza Masjid plays a vital role in fostering community gatherings, religious education, and social activities for residents of Saket Nagar and surrounding areas. It reflects the living Islamic heritage in smaller towns of India, where mosques serve not just as places of worship but as centers of local cultural and religious life.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 14121, Saket Nagar, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh 274001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Deoria
Pincode: 274001
Longitude: 83.7934° E
Latitude: 26.4906° N