Indo Islamic Heritage
The Masjid on the campus of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (also known as Awadh University) in Ayodhya (formerly Faizabad), Uttar Pradesh, is a local mosque serving the university community. It is a modest, modern place of worship rather than a grand historical Islamic site, providing a space for prayer amid the educational environment.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, commonly referred to as Awadh University, is a prominent state university established in 1975 in the historic Awadh region. Located in Ayodhya (previously associated with Faizabad), the campus spans over 112 acres and includes various facilities such as administrative buildings, libraries, auditoriums, and residential areas. Within this academic setting, there is a local mosque (masjid) on the university campus, primarily catering to the spiritual needs of Muslim students, faculty, and staff. Unlike the renowned historical mosques and shrines of the Awadh region—such as Gulab Bari or Bahu Begum ka Maqbara in nearby Faizabad, which date back to the Nawabi era—this campus masjid is a contemporary structure with no significant historical or architectural prominence documented in public sources. It represents a functional, local Islamic site in a modern educational institution, reflecting the diverse community on campus. The mosque is not a major tourist attraction or protected heritage site but serves as a quiet place for daily prayers and community gatherings.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q42V+Q74, Avadh University Campus, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224133
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224133
Longitude: 82.144° E
Latitude: 26.773° N