Indo Islamic Heritage
The Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Patti, Ambehta Shekha (also spelled Ambehta Shekha or Ambehta Sheikh), is a local mosque located in a rural area of Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community place of worship for the local Muslim population in this village setting.
Nestled in the quiet village locality of Fatehpur Patti within Ambehta Shekha (a region in Deoband tehsil, Saharanpur district), the Jama Masjid Fatehpur Patti stands as an important local Islamic site for residents. Unlike grand Mughal-era mosques such as the famous Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri or Delhi, this is a community mosque built to serve the spiritual needs of the surrounding villages. It is used for regular prayers (namaz), Jumu'ah (Friday prayers), Eid celebrations, and other religious observances. The mosque likely features basic elements common to many rural Indian mosques: a prayer hall (main chamber), possibly a small minaret or dome, an open courtyard for ablutions (wudu), and simple mihrab (niche indicating the direction of Mecca). As a "local mosque," it holds cultural significance for the area's Muslim community, preserving traditions and fostering unity among villagers.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: JJXC+C77, Ambehta Shekha, Uttar Pradesh 247554
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Saharanpur
Pincode: 247554
Longitude: 29.70°N
Latitude: 77.65°E