Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Mohalla Husaini (also referred to as Masjid Mohalla Hussaini) is a local mosque serving the Muslim community in the Raahi Nagar area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It functions as a neighborhood place of worship and prayer, typical of many community mosques in Indian towns. While not a major historical monument like the city's older Shahi Masjid or Jama Masjid (dating back to Mughal eras), it holds local religious significance.
Firozabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh renowned for its glassware industry, has a rich Islamic heritage influenced by Mughal rule and earlier periods. The city features several notable mosques, including the historic Shahi Masjid (possibly from the time of Sher Shah Suri or Shah Jahan in the 17th century) in Katra Pathanan and the Jama Masjid linked to Emperor Akbar's era. Amid these landmarks, smaller local mosques like Masjid Mohalla Husaini play a vital role in daily community life. Masjid Mohalla Husaini is a modest, community-oriented mosque located in the Raahi Nagar locality (near areas like Sadar Bazaar and Durga Nagar). It serves residents for daily prayers (namaz), Friday congregations, and religious gatherings. As a "local mosque," it reflects the everyday Islamic architectural and cultural fabric of urban Uttar Pradesh, with simple design elements suited to neighborhood needs rather than grand imperial styles.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4CX3+WH7, Circular Rd, Sadar Bazaar Rd, Raahi Nagar, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.4062°E
Latitude: 27.1518°N