Indo Islamic Heritage
Kareeman Masjid (also spelled Kariman or Kareem Masjid) is a local mosque located in the bustling Gudri Bazar area of Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer hall for the local Muslim population in this historic market locality, reflecting the region's Islamic heritage amid its predominantly Hindu cultural landscape.
Faizabad, historically the capital of the Awadh Nawabs during the 18th century, is rich in Islamic architectural and cultural influences, with numerous mosques, tombs, and shrines dotting the city. While grand historical sites like the Gulab Bari (tomb with an associated mosque) and other Nawabi-era structures dominate the heritage narrative, smaller local mosques like Kareeman Masjid play a vital role in the daily religious life of the community. Kareeman Masjid is situated in Gudri Bazar, a vibrant traditional market locality known for its shops and proximity to key areas like the Faizabad Bus Station in Rathhavely. As a neighborhood mosque, it caters primarily to local residents, offering a space for congregational prayers, including Friday jummah namaz. Though not a major tourist attraction or nationally recognized historical monument like the former Babri Masjid in nearby Ayodhya, it represents the everyday Islamic sites that contribute to the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb (composite Hindu-Muslim culture) of the region. Faizabad-Ayodhya has a long tradition of such local mosques, supporting the spiritual needs of its Muslim inhabitants in a city intertwined with both Mughal-era history and ancient Hindu significance.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q5M3+9R9, Gudri Bazar, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.144° E
Latitude: 26.773° N