Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid-E-Khizra (also spelled Masjid e Khizra) is a local mosque situated in the Murain Tola area of Fatehpur city, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer site for residents in this predominantly Muslim-inhabited locality (Syedwada/Syedwada neighborhood).
Masjid-E-Khizra is a community mosque located in the heart of Murain Tola (also referred to as Muraintola), a locality in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. Fatehpur itself is a historic city in the Doab region between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, known for its mix of Hindu and Muslim heritage, though this particular mosque is a local establishment rather than a grand architectural landmark like the famous Jama Masjid in nearby Fatehpur Sikri. The mosque is named "Khizra" (or Khizr), likely referencing Al-Khidr, the legendary figure in Islamic tradition associated with wisdom, guidance, and immortality. It functions primarily as a place of worship for the local Muslim community in Murain Tola and surrounding areas like Lathi Mohal and Syedwada. Residents use it for the five daily prayers (Salah), Friday congregational prayers (Jumu'ah), and other religious observances. It is listed among the religious sites in Fatehpur and has received positive local feedback, with ratings around 4.3–4.5 in directories, indicating its importance to the neighborhood. Unlike prominent historical Islamic sites in Uttar Pradesh—such as the Taj Mahal's associated mosques, Bara Imambara in Lucknow, or the grand mosques of Fatehpur Sikri built during the Mughal era—Masjid-E-Khizra appears to be a more recent or vernacular construction without widely documented ancient origins. No specific historical records or inscriptions point to it being built in a particular prominent year; it is likely a 20th-century or later local mosque developed to meet community needs in this urban residential area.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Maulana Zahoorul Islam Rd, syedwada, Murain Tola, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.8100°E
Latitude: 25.9250°N