Indo Islamic Heritage
Nayi Masjid is a local mosque located in the village of Shadipur (also referred to as Shadipur, Gautam Nagar), in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community prayer hall and place of worship for the local Muslim residents. As a modest, everyday mosque rather than a grand historical monument, it reflects the everyday Islamic heritage in rural Uttar Pradesh. Specific historical details such as the exact year of construction are not widely documented in public sources, suggesting it is likely a relatively modern or mid-20th-century local structure built to meet community needs.
Nayi Masjid, Shadipur, stands as a humble yet significant local Islamic site in the heart of rural Uttar Pradesh. Situated in the village of Shadipur within the Fatehpur district, this mosque caters primarily to the spiritual and congregational requirements of the nearby Muslim community in areas like Gautam Nagar and surrounding localities. Unlike the famous grand mosques of Uttar Pradesh—such as the UNESCO-listed Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri (built in the 16th century during Emperor Akbar's reign)—Nayi Masjid ("New Mosque") is a community-level place of worship. The name "Nayi" (meaning "new" in Hindi/Urdu) implies it may have been constructed or renovated more recently compared to older historical mosques in the region, though precise records of its founding year are scarce in available online sources and directories. It is listed in local business and religious directories as a functional mosque with positive community ratings, indicating its active role in daily prayers, Friday congregations, and local religious activities. The mosque contributes to the diverse tapestry of Islamic sites across Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of such local masjids quietly preserve faith and cultural traditions in villages and small towns. Fatehpur district itself has a rich mix of heritage, from Mughal-era landmarks to contemporary religious structures, and Nayi Masjid exemplifies the grassroots level of this heritage.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WQCW+9QR, Sadipur, Gautam Nagar, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.5936°E
Latitude: 26.1473°N