Indo Islamic Heritage
Madina Masjid is a local neighborhood mosque located in Shakti Nagar Colony, Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community in this residential area, offering daily prayers and community gatherings. As a modern local mosque, it lacks significant historical prominence compared to ancient Islamic sites in India but plays an important role in the spiritual life of residents.
Madina Masjid, situated in the residential Shakti Nagar Colony of Faizabad (Ayodhya), Uttar Pradesh, is a contemporary local mosque catering primarily to the nearby Muslim population. Named after the holy city of Madina in Saudi Arabia, it reflects the common naming convention for many neighborhood mosques across India. The mosque provides essential facilities for congregational prayers, including the five daily salah, Friday jummah, and likely Ramadan activities such as taraweeh and iftar gatherings. Unlike India's grand historical Islamic landmarks—such as the Jama Masjid in Delhi or ancient shrines tied to Sufi saints—Madina Masjid is a modest, community-oriented structure without notable architectural heritage or association with prominent historical figures. Faizabad itself has a rich Nawabi-era history under the Awadh rulers, featuring sites like the Gulab Bari mausoleum, but this particular mosque appears to be a more recent addition to the urban landscape, built to meet the needs of growing residential colonies. The surrounding Shakti Nagar Colony is a typical urban locality in the region, close to key areas like Civil Lines and the railway station, making the mosque accessible for locals.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q5G8+W78, Unnamed Road, Shakti Nagar Colony, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 206001
Longitude: 82.14°E
Latitude: 26.77°N