Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid-e-Raza (also known as Hasan Raza Khan Ki Masjid or Raza Masjid) is a local mosque located in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community in the Beniganj area and reflects the region's Islamic heritage amid its predominantly historical Hindu significance.
Faizabad, historically the first capital of the Nawabs of Awadh in the 18th century, is rich in Islamic architectural influences alongside its ancient Hindu roots as part of the twin city with Ayodhya. While the area is most famously associated with grand Mughal-era structures and the controversial Babri Masjid (demolished in 1992), it hosts numerous local mosques that cater to everyday religious practices. One such site is the Masjid-e-Raza, a modest community mosque situated in the Beniganj locality of Faizabad. This mosque, sometimes referred to as Hasan Raza Khan Ki Masjid, represents the living Islamic tradition in a region known for its syncretic Ganga-Jamuni culture. It is a local place of congregation for prayers, particularly for residents in the Beniganj neighborhood, which lies along Ayodhya Road near key landmarks like the LIC building and ITI complex. Unlike larger historical mosques, Masjid-e-Raza is not a major tourist attraction or grand monument but embodies the everyday spiritual life of the local Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 5/4/10, Phase 3, Beniganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.15°E
Latitude: 26.77°N,