Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Ghareeb Nawaz is a local mosque located in Ashok Nagar, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Named after the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (known as Gharib Nawaz, meaning "benefactor of the poor"), it serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community in this residential area. As a neighborhood mosque, it facilitates daily prayers and community gatherings.
Masjid Ghareeb Nawaz, situated in the Ashok Nagar locality of Etawah, is a modest yet significant local mosque dedicated to Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, the famous 12th-13th century Sufi saint whose dargah in Ajmer Sharif attracts millions of devotees. The name "Ghareeb Nawaz" reflects the saint's legacy of compassion toward the needy, and mosques bearing this title across India often embody Sufi traditions of inclusivity and spiritual devotion. This mosque primarily caters to the residents of Ashok Nagar and surrounding areas, providing a serene space for congregational prayers, including the five daily namaz and Friday Jumu'ah. While not a grand historical monument like some of India's ancient mosques, it represents the everyday spiritual life of the local Muslim population in Etawah, a city with a rich history along the Yamuna River.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q2MF+3CW, Ashok Nagar, Chogurjee Nagar, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh 206001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Etawah
Pincode: 206001
Longitude: 79.02°E
Latitude: 26.78°N