Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Garib Nawaz (also spelled Masjid Gharib Nawaz or similar variants) is a local mosque located in Abu Nagar, a locality within Fatehpur city in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a community mosque dedicated to worship and bears the name "Garib Nawaz," an honorific title ("Benefactor of the Poor") commonly associated with the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer Sharif. This naming reflects the cultural and spiritual influence of Sufism in the region.
Masjid Garib Nawaz stands as a community mosque in the Abu Nagar locality of Fatehpur, a historic city in central Uttar Pradesh known for its position along the Ganges-Yamuna doab and its mix of cultural influences. The name "Garib Nawaz" directly references Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (popularly called Garib Nawaz or "Benefactor of the Poor"), the 13th-century Sufi saint whose dargah in Ajmer is one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites. This naming convention is common in many Indian mosques and shrines, symbolizing devotion to Sufi traditions of charity, humility, and inclusivity. Unlike the grand architectural masterpieces of the Mughal era—such as the nearby Fatehpur Sikri complex (about 100+ km away), built by Emperor Akbar in the 1570s—the Masjid Garib Nawaz is a local religious site catering to the everyday spiritual needs of the Muslim population in Abu Nagar. It is referenced in local directories as a mosque in the area, with community ratings and basic listings highlighting its role in neighborhood life. Specific historical details like the exact year of construction are not widely documented in public sources, suggesting it may not date back to medieval or Mughal times but rather to a more recent period (possibly 19th–20th century or later, common for many local mosques named after Sufi saints). It remains an active place of worship.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WRP5+VXX, Imamganj, Nai Basti, Abu Nagar, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.8100°E
Latitude: 25.9300°N