Indo Islamic Heritage
Barah Pathhar Masjid (also known locally as a "stone mosque" due to "barah pathhar" meaning twelve stones or referring to its stone construction) is a modest local mosque located in the Niyawan locality of Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community in this residential area and represents a typical neighborhood Islamic site rather than a grand historical monument.
Barah Pathhar Masjid is situated in Niyawan, a residential locality in Faizabad, which is now integrated into the Ayodhya region of Uttar Pradesh, India. As a local mosque, it caters primarily to the everyday religious needs of the surrounding community, offering a quiet space for prayers amid the bustling neighborhoods near Rikabganj and other nearby areas. Unlike the more famous Mughal-era mosques in India, such as those named "Pathar ki Masjid" in Patna or Srinagar, this appears to be a simpler, community-built structure without extensive documented historical significance or grand architectural features in public records. Information on its exact year of construction is not widely available in historical sources, suggesting it may be a relatively modern or locally constructed mosque rather than one from the Mughal or medieval period. It stands as an example of the many neighborhood mosques that dot Uttar Pradesh, supporting the cultural and religious fabric of local Muslim populations in a region known for its diverse heritage.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q4MP+GW, Niyawan, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.14°E
Latitude: 26.78°N