Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Gose Raja (also spelled as Masjid Ghaus Raja or similar variations like Ghausia Masjid in some contexts) is a local mosque located in Azaad Nagar (Azad Nagar), Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community prayer hall and religious site for the local Muslim population in the area.
Masjid Gose Raja is a modest, neighborhood mosque in the Azad Nagar locality, functioning primarily as a place for daily prayers (namaz), Friday congregations, and community religious activities. It is not a major historical monument like the grand mosques of Uttar Pradesh (e.g., those in Lucknow, Agra, or Jaunpur) but holds local significance as a spiritual and social hub in a residential area. The name "Gose Raja" likely refers to a Sufi saint or title (possibly linked to "Ghaus-e-Azam" or similar revered figures in Islamic tradition), reflecting its devotional character. Masjid Gose Raja stands as an example of everyday Islamic heritage in contemporary India—a local mosque that supports the spiritual needs of residents in a modern urban or semi-urban setting. Situated in Azad Nagar (a common locality name across UP towns, often in places like Prayagraj/Allahabad or nearby districts), it is a community-driven site rather than a state-protected heritage structure. Such mosques typically feature simple architecture with a prayer hall, minaret(s), and ablution area, emphasizing functionality and accessibility for daily worship.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Unnamed Road, Azad Nagaar, Firozabad, Didamai, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 81.85°E
Latitude: 25.45°N