Indo Islamic Heritage
Chhoti Masjid (also referred to locally as a small or "Chhoti" mosque) is a modest local mosque situated in the bustling Sadar Bazaar area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer site in one of the city's vibrant markets, reflecting everyday Islamic worship in this glass-manufacturing hub.
Firozabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh renowned for its glass bangle and chikan work industries, has a diverse cultural fabric shaped by centuries of Mughal and pre-Mughal influences. The region features several notable Islamic sites, including the historic Shahi Masjid (attributed to the era of Sher Shah Suri or Shah Jahan in the 16th-17th century) in Katra Pathanan and the Jama Masjid linked to Akbar's time. Amid these, Chhoti Masjid in Sadar Bazaar stands as a simpler, community-oriented local mosque. Known as a "Chhoti Masjid" (meaning "small mosque"), it is a neighborhood prayer hall catering to residents and visitors in the heart of Sadar Bazaar, one of Firozabad's oldest and busiest market areas. Unlike grander historical mosques with documented royal patronage, this site appears to be a more recent or vernacular construction focused on daily religious needs rather than architectural grandeur or historical inscriptions. It embodies the everyday spiritual life in a city where Islamic heritage blends with modern commerce.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 192/423, Sadar Bazaar Rd, Sadar Baazar, Purani Mandi, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.3958°E
Latitude: 27.1591°N