Indo Islamic Heritage
Mustafai Masjid (also referred to as Mustafai Masjid) is a modest local mosque serving the Muslim community in Lalpura (or a nearby/variant locality like Lalpur), Uttar Pradesh, India. As a neighborhood place of worship, it functions primarily for daily prayers (namaz), Friday congregations, and community gatherings.
Mustafai Masjid in Lalpura stands as an example of the countless local mosques that form the backbone of Muslim religious life across Uttar Pradesh's villages and small towns. These community mosques, often simply called "masjid" by locals, are integral to daily worship, Ramadan observances, Eid celebrations, and social cohesion in their neighborhoods. Lalpura (sometimes spelled Lalpur), a locality found in districts like Bahraich or similar areas in eastern/central UP, hosts such mosques that cater to residents' spiritual needs without the grandeur of imperial-era structures. Mustafai Masjid is a local (neighborhood) mosque, emphasizing simplicity and functionality over ornate design. It likely features basic elements like a prayer hall, mihrab (niche indicating qibla direction), and minaret for the call to prayer (azaan). While not listed among Uttar Pradesh's major historical Islamic sites, it contributes to the living tradition of Islam in the region.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4CX9+HRF, Lalpur, Firozabad, Didamai, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 81.59°E
Latitude: 27.57°N