Indo Islamic Heritage
Mosque Usmaniya (also known as Usmaniya Masjid) is a local neighborhood mosque located in the Wazeerganj area of Ayodhya (formerly part of Faizabad), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community in this historic region, known for its blend of cultural and religious heritage. As a modest local mosque, it is not among the grand historical monuments but contributes to the diverse Islamic sites in the area.
India is home to numerous Islamic historical sites, including grand Mughal-era mosques, Sufi shrines, and local places of worship that reflect centuries of cultural integration. While iconic structures like the former Babri Masjid in Ayodhya or mausoleums such as Gulab Bari and Bahu Begum ka Maqbara in the Faizabad-Ayodhya region highlight the Nawabi and Mughal influence, many smaller local mosques like Mosque Usmaniya play a vital role in community religious life. Mosque Usmaniya is situated in the bustling Wazeerganj locality, a residential and commercial neighborhood in Ayodhya (previously under Faizabad jurisdiction). This local mosque caters primarily to residents for daily prayers and congregational activities, embodying the everyday practice of faith in a city renowned for its multi-religious significance. Unlike larger historical mosques with elaborate architecture, Usmaniya Masjid represents the simpler, functional style common to neighborhood mosques in Uttar Pradesh.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q5C3+Q79, Wazeerganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.15°E
Latitude: 26.77°N