Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Rahmat, Rasulpur, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh is a local mosque serving the Muslim community in the Rasulpur area of Firozabad district. It stands as a place of worship and community gathering in this region, known for its glass bangle industry and mixed cultural heritage.
Firozabad district in Uttar Pradesh is home to numerous mosques reflecting the region's Islamic heritage, influenced by centuries of Muslim rule and settlement. While grand historical mosques and shrines dominate discussions of India's Islamic architecture—such as those in Agra, Delhi, or Lucknow—smaller local masjids like Masjid Rahmat play an essential role in rural and semi-urban Muslim communities. Situated in Rasulpur, a locality within Firozabad city limits, Masjid Rahmat serves as a vital spiritual center for residents. The mosque is positioned near Jatav Puri Crossing, making it accessible to the surrounding neighborhoods. Firozabad itself, often called the "City of Bangles" due to its famous glassware industry, has a substantial Muslim population that maintains active religious sites like this one. The mosque likely supports the five daily prayers (Salah), Jumu'ah (Friday prayers), and community events such as Ramadan taraweeh or Eid gatherings. Unlike heritage-listed structures with documented Mughal-era origins or intricate designs, Masjid Rahmat appears to be a functional, community-oriented mosque without widely recorded historical significance or a specific construction year in available sources. Many such local masjids in Uttar Pradesh date from the 19th or 20th centuries, built or renovated to meet growing population needs, though some may incorporate older elements or stand on historically significant sites. Rasulpur and nearby areas have seen archaeological interest in recent years related to historical claims, but Masjid Rahmat itself is documented primarily as a contemporary place of worship.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4CW6+M94, Jatab Puri Crossing, Rasulpur, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.4109°E
Latitude: 27.1466°N