Indo Islamic Heritage
Iqra Muslim Girls Inter College is a modern educational institution in Ayodhya (formerly known as Faizabad), Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to providing intermediate-level education primarily for Muslim girls. Named after "Iqra" (the first revealed word of the Quran, meaning "read"), it emphasizes academic excellence alongside Islamic values, but it is not a historical Islamic site such as a mosque or shrine. It serves as a contemporary center for female education in the region.
Iqra Muslim Girls Inter College is located in the Garahiya area of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (previously part of Faizabad district). This institution focuses on empowering young Muslim women through quality secondary and intermediate education, blending secular subjects with moral and religious instruction inspired by Islamic principles. The college caters specifically to girls, offering a supportive environment for academic growth in a region where access to higher education for females, particularly from minority communities, remains important. Unlike traditional historical Islamic sites in India—such as ancient mosques (e.g., Jama Masjid in Delhi or Babri Masjid remnants in Ayodhya itself) or shrines (e.g., dargahs like those of Sufi saints)—Iqra Muslim Girls Inter College is a relatively recent establishment. It does not feature architectural elements typical of historical Islamic monuments, nor does it hold significance as a place of worship or pilgrimage. Instead, it represents modern efforts within the Muslim community to promote literacy and education, echoing the Quranic command "Iqra" to seek knowledge.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Parikrama Marg, Dhara Rd, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.1990° E
Latitude: 26.7920° N