Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Bazm Salaat is a modest local mosque situated in the bustling Gudri Bazar area of Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer space for local residents in this historic market locality, reflecting the everyday Islamic heritage amid the region's predominantly known Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Faizabad, historically the capital of the Awadh Nawabs and now integrated with Ayodhya, hosts several lesser-known Islamic sites alongside its more famous monuments. Among these local mosques is Masjid Bazm Salaat (also referred to in variations as Bazm-e-Salaat Masjid), located in Gudri Bazar, a vibrant commercial neighborhood known for its markets and proximity to key landmarks like the Faizabad Bus Station in Rathhavely. As a community mosque, it primarily caters to the daily prayer needs (salaat) of the local Muslim population in this densely populated urban area. Unlike grand historical structures such as the Gulab Bari or Bahu Begum ka Maqbara in Faizabad, Masjid Bazm Salaat represents the simpler, functional Islamic architecture typical of neighborhood mosques in Uttar Pradesh. It stands as a quiet place of worship amid the lively bazaar atmosphere, contributing to the multicultural fabric of the region.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Niyava, Rathhavely, Gudri Bazar, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.144° E
Latitude: 26.773° N