Indo Islamic Heritage
Abdul Ghafur Noor Masjid is a local mosque located in the Rasulpur area of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community in this semi-urban village locality near the city of Firozabad. While not a centrally protected historical monument like some other mosques or tombs in Uttar Pradesh (e.g., those linked to figures like Abdul Ghafur Shah in other districts), it represents the everyday Islamic religious heritage in the region, amid Firozabad's mix of Mughal-influenced history and modern settlements.
Firozabad, a city in western Uttar Pradesh renowned for its glassware industry, has a rich historical tapestry influenced by Mughal rule and earlier periods, with several mosques and shrines reflecting Islamic architectural and cultural presence. Amid these, Abdul Ghafur Noor Masjid stands as a community mosque in the village of Rasulpur (also known as parts of New Rasulpur or Adarsh Nagar in local references). This masjid is named after Abdul Ghafur Noor (or a similar variant like Abdul Ghafoor Noor), likely commemorating a local religious figure, elder, or benefactor associated with its establishment or maintenance. It functions primarily as a neighborhood prayer hall (masjid) for daily namaz, Friday prayers, and community gatherings, typical of many rural and semi-rural mosques in Uttar Pradesh. The area around Rasulpur features other mosques like Mohammadi Masjid and Hussaini Masjid, indicating a strong local Muslim population and tradition of Islamic worship. Firozabad district itself has historical Islamic sites, including older mosques attributed to the Mughal era or earlier (such as the Shahi Masjid in Katra Pathanan, possibly dating back to Sher Shah Suri or Shah Jahan's time). However, Abdul Ghafur Noor Masjid appears to be a more contemporary or locally developed structure rather than a grand historical monument. No specific records indicate it as an ancient or ASI-protected site, and limited historical details are available publicly, suggesting it may have been built or renovated in the 20th century or earlier as part of village-level religious infrastructure.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4CW4+2C5, Rasulpur, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.410987°E
Latitude: 27.14668°N