Indo Islamic Heritage
Barkatee Masjid (also spelled Barkati or similar variations) is a local mosque in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community place of worship for the local Muslim population and is not among the widely documented historical grand mosques of the region. As a neighborhood mosque, it reflects the everyday Islamic heritage in this historically rich area known for its Nawabi-era architecture and cultural blend.
Faizabad, historically the capital of the Awadh region under the Nawabs, is home to several Islamic sites, including grand structures like Gulab Bari (with its associated mosque and imambara), Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, and Moti Masjid. However, Barkatee Masjid is a more modest, local mosque catering to the daily religious needs of residents in the area. Unlike the prominent historical mosques built during the Mughal or Nawabi periods (such as the 18th-century Moti Masjid in Mughalpura), Barkatee Masjid appears to be a contemporary or relatively modern community mosque without extensive documented historical significance or a specific construction date in public records. It stands as an example of the living Islamic tradition in Uttar Pradesh, where numerous local masjids support neighborhood congregations amid the region's diverse religious landscape.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q4PR+V8W, Gaura, Patti, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.150002° E
Latitude: 26.770000° N