Indo Islamic Heritage
Nazeer Mosque (also referred to as Nazeer Masjid or a local variant like Nazir Mosque) is a modest, community-level (local) mosque situated in the Sheetal Khan area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a neighborhood prayer site for the local Muslim residents in this urban locality known for its residential lanes and proximity to areas like Nasir Ganj and Durga Nagar. While not a major historical monument like grand Mughal-era mosques, it represents the everyday Islamic heritage and religious life in small-town Uttar Pradesh.
Nazeer Mosque functions primarily as a site for daily prayers (namaz), Friday congregations (Jumma), and local religious gatherings. It embodies the simple architectural style common to many neighborhood masjids in Uttar Pradesh—likely featuring a prayer hall, minaret for the call to prayer (azan), and basic domes or arches—without the elaborate grandeur of historical imperial mosques like those in Delhi or Agra. Specific historical details, such as the exact year of construction, are not widely documented in public records, suggesting it may date to the 20th century or earlier as a local establishment built or renovated by community members (possibly named after a notable figure like a patron or imam named Nazeer/Nazir). It stands as part of the living Islamic tradition in the region, where mosques often evolve organically to serve growing populations rather than being grand historical projects.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 5C23+JJF, Sheetal Khan, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.40° E
Latitude: 27.15° N