Indo Islamic Heritage
Ali Colony Masjid is a modest local mosque located in the Lalpura area of Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community place of worship for the residents of Ali Colony and surrounding neighborhoods, facilitating daily prayers and religious gatherings in this residential part of the city.
India boasts a rich tapestry of Islamic heritage, with grand historical mosques like the 16th-century Jāmiʿ Masjid (Great Mosque) in Etawah, built on elevated ground, as well as numerous local mosques that play a vital role in everyday community life. Among these lesser-known but essential sites is the Ali Colony Masjid in Lalpura, Etawah. Situated in a residential colony, this local mosque caters primarily to the spiritual needs of the neighborhood's Muslim population. It provides a serene space for congregational prayers, including the five daily namaz and special observances during festivals like Eid. While not a grand historical monument with documented ancient origins, it represents the living Islamic tradition in smaller urban localities of Uttar Pradesh, fostering community bonds and religious practice amid daily life. Unlike Etawah's prominent Jāmiʿ Masjid, which dates back to the 16th century and incorporates materials from earlier structures, Ali Colony Masjid is a contemporary local facility without publicly recorded historical significance or a specific year of construction.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 291, Karanpura, Lalpura, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh 206001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Etawah
Pincode: 206001
Longitude: 79.0047°E
Latitude: 26.8117°N