Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Imami (also referred to as Masjid Imami Nagla Shaikh) is a local mosque situated in the village of Nagla Sheikh (or Nagla Shaikh), Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community prayer hall and a focal point for the local Muslim residents in this rural area.
Masjid Imami is a modest yet important local mosque located in Nagla Sheikh, a small village in Uttar Pradesh. The name "Imami" likely refers to its association with Imami (Shia) traditions or simply as a common naming convention for mosques in the region, while "Nagla Sheikh" indicates the village's name, often derived from historical settlement patterns where "Nagla" means a small hamlet and "Sheikh" refers to a community or founder with that title. This mosque functions primarily as a neighborhood place of worship, hosting daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community gatherings for the residents of Nagla Sheikh and surrounding areas. Unlike prominent historical Islamic sites in Uttar Pradesh—such as the 16th-century Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar, or the grand mosques in Lucknow and Jaunpur—Masjid Imami is a grassroots-level religious site. It reflects the everyday Islamic heritage preserved in rural Indian villages, where mosques often serve as community centers beyond just prayer.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 496Q+M24 Nagla shekh, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.6654°E
Latitude: 27.5652°N