Indo Islamic Heritage
Jinnato Wali Masjid (also spelled Jinnaton Wali Masjid or similar variations meaning "Mosque of the Jinns") is a local mosque located in Nai Basti, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. It is a neighborhood place of worship primarily serving the local Muslim community, with no widely documented historical significance as a major heritage site. Unlike prominent historical mosques in Etawah, such as the 16th-century Jama Masjid, this appears to be a smaller, community-focused mosque.
Etawah, a historic city on the banks of the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh, is home to several Islamic religious sites, including the notable 16th-century Jama Masjid (Great Mosque), which is recognized for its architectural features and historical context. However, Jinnato Wali Masjid in Nai Basti represents a more localized Islamic site, typical of many neighborhood mosques found across Indian towns. The mosque is situated in the Nai Basti area, often associated with nearby localities like Shahgran and Chhipaiti in central Etawah. Mosques named "Jinnato Wali Masjid" or similar (referring to associations with jinns in folklore) exist in various parts of Uttar Pradesh and India, sometimes linked to local legends of supernatural construction or spiritual significance, but specific historical records for this particular mosque in Etawah are limited in public sources. It functions mainly as a community prayer hall rather than a grand historical monument or shrine attracting widespread pilgrimage.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q2GH+GV9, Katra Shamsher Khan Rd, Nai Basti, Karm Ganj, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh 206001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Etawah
Pincode: 206001
Longitude: 79.00° E
Latitude: 26.75°N