Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid‑e‑Umar is a community congregational mosque located in Gurjar Colony, Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as an active place of worship where residents gather for daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) service.
Masjid-e-Umar in Dadri is a well-used neighbourhood mosque situated on Railway Road in Gurjar Colony, within the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The mosque functions as an important spiritual hub for the local Muslim community, providing space for the five daily Salah (prayers) as well as for the Friday congregational Jumuʿah prayer — a weekly gathering that is central to Islamic religious life. Visible in local mosque listings and community directories, Masjid-e-Umar receives positive ratings from residents, indicating its respected presence in Dadri’s religious landscape. While not widely documented in formal historical sources, the mosque’s ongoing use and active engagement with worshippers reflect its role as a focal point of everyday faith practice and community connection. Like many neighbourhood mosques in North India, its architecture emphasizes practicality and accessibility — with a prayer hall oriented towards the qibla (direction of Mecca), open spaces for congregation, and facilities for ritual ablutions (wudu). Beyond religious services, Masjid-e-Umar fosters communal interaction and support, particularly during important festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the month of Ramadan, when larger congregations gather for prayer, reflection, and celebration together.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: GGXX+RV8, Railway Rd, GB Nagar, Dadri, Uttar Pradesh 203207
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gautam Buddha Nagar
Pincode: 203207
Longitude: 77.5497158° E
Latitude: 28.5495438° N