Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Rasheed is a local mosque located in Nirala Nagar, a residential locality in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community in this neighborhood, reflecting the everyday Islamic heritage in the region.
Masjid Rasheed, situated in the Nirala Nagar area of Faizabad (commonly referred to in the context of Ayodhya district), is a modest local mosque catering to the spiritual needs of residents in this urban locality. Unlike the grand historical mosques associated with the Nawabi era or Mughal architecture found elsewhere in Uttar Pradesh, Masjid Rasheed represents the contemporary and community-focused Islamic sites that dot residential neighborhoods across India. It is one of several mosques in the area, contributing to the local religious landscape in a city known for its rich cultural and interfaith history. As a neighborhood mosque, it facilitates daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community gatherings, embodying the living Islamic traditions in modern Uttar Pradesh. While the region of Ayodhya-Faizabad boasts prominent historical Islamic landmarks from the Awadh period, such as the Gulab Bari or other Nawabi structures, local mosques like Masjid Rasheed highlight the grassroots presence of Islam in everyday life.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q47P+GG4, Nirala Nagar, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.15°E
Latitude: 26.77°N