Indo Islamic Heritage
Purani Masjid Unchi Dankur is a historic neighbourhood mosque located in Unchi Dankaur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201, India. It functions as an active place of worship for the local Muslim community, hosting the five daily prayers and the important weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Purani Masjid — literally meaning “Old Mosque” — is a longstanding community mosque in Unchi Dankaur, a prominent town in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Dankaur itself is a historic settlement on the Yamuna Expressway, south of Greater Noida, known for its blend of tradition and modernity. As one of the older neighbourhood mosques in the area, Purani Masjid serves as a focal point for Muslims from Unchi Dankaur and neighbouring localities. The mosque’s primary function is to provide a dedicated space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — and for the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer, which unites community members in collective worship and reflection. The term “Purani” hints at its established presence and embeddedness in the social fabric of Dankaur’s Muslim community, representing continuity of faith and shared identity over many years.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9G3X+QJ2, Dankaur, Uttar Pradesh 203201
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gautam Buddha Nagar
Pincode: 203201
Longitude: 77.5490188° E
Latitude: 28.3543973° N