Indo Islamic Heritage
Eid Gah Jama Masjid Kasna is a local mosque serving the Muslim community in the Kasna area of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It functions as a place of worship for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and special occasions like Eid. Located in a modern residential zone, it is a contemporary community mosque rather than an ancient historical monument, highly rated by visitors for its accessibility and facilities. It is distinct from older historical mosques in the nearby traditional Kasna village.
India is home to a rich tapestry of Islamic heritage, featuring grand historical mosques and shrines such as the iconic Jama Masjid in Delhi (built in 1656 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan), the majestic Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad, the serene Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, and the ornate Taj Mahal-adjacent structures in Agra. These sites showcase centuries-old Indo-Islamic architecture, blending Persian, Turkish, and Indian elements with intricate carvings, domes, and minarets, drawing millions for prayer, pilgrimage, and cultural appreciation. In contrast, Eid Gah Jama Masjid Kasna represents a more modern, community-oriented place of worship in the rapidly developing region of Greater Noida. Situated in the Ebony Estate residential complex within Phi IV (Phase 4), it serves the local Muslim residents of the Kasna vicinity as a convenient masjid for performing the five daily prayers (salah), Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers, and Eid celebrations—hence the inclusion of "Eid Gah" in its name, indicating its role in communal Eid gatherings. This mosque is not among India's ancient or historically renowned Islamic sites, which often date back to the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal era, or earlier periods. Instead, it is a functional local mosque in a burgeoning urban area, reflecting the growth of Greater Noida as a satellite city near Delhi. It receives positive feedback from the community, with high ratings (around 4.5–4.6 out of 5 based on hundreds of reviews) for its cleanliness, wheelchair accessibility, and amenities like toilets.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: CGVJ+8WV, Ebony Estate, Phi IV, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201312
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gautam Buddha Nagar
Pincode: 201312
Longitude: 77.532209°E
Latitude: 28.443371°N