Indo Islamic Heritage
Noori Masjid (also recorded as Noori Masjeed) is a locally prominent mosque situated in Quadri Mohalla, Bharra Basti within Bokaro Steel City, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It functions as an active place of worship for the Muslim community in the area, hosting the five daily prayers (Salat), the weekly Friday (Jumu’ah) prayer, and gatherings during Islamic festivals such as Ramadan and Eid. Though primarily a neighbourhood mosque rather than an officially protected historical monument, it is one of the enduring places of devotion in the Bharra Basti neighbourhood.
Noori Masjid, commonly referred to in local listings as Noori Masjeed, is a well-known local mosque located in Quadri Mohalla, Bharra Basti, a residential and community area in Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand. The mosque’s recorded address places it within the 827013 postal zone, and it acts as a regular congregation site for Muslims from the surrounding neighbourhoods.  Based on mapping information, the mosque’s approximate geographic coordinates are 23.6553° N latitude and 86.1670° E longitude, situating it within the urban fabric of Bharra Basti — an area known for its network of local neighbourhoods and community facilities such as other mosques, markets, and residential clusters.  While there are no authoritative historical records providing a precise year of construction for Noori Masjid, listings suggest it is an established place of worship (noted in some directories with the qualifier since 1960, although this date is not officially verified). Like many neighbourhood mosques in Indian urban settings, it likely came into being as a response to the spiritual and social needs of a growing community rather than through a formal heritage project.  The mosque supports the five daily prayers (Salat) that form the core of Islamic devotional practice. It becomes especially significant on Fridays, when the Jumu’ah congregational prayer gathers a larger number of worshippers for collective prayer and the khutbah (sermon). During the holy month of Ramadan, Noori Masjid often accommodates extended evening prayers (Tarawih) and communal iftars — events that build spiritual engagement and community unity. Major Islamic holidays such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha also see heightened attendance and special prayer services, underscoring the mosque’s role as a social and religious anchor in the neighbourhood.  Architecturally, the mosque features practical design elements typical of community mosques in India: a prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca), space for ablution (wudu), and courtyard or narthex areas to accommodate worshippers during peak attendance times. Though it may not be listed among the region’s officially recognized historical or architectural heritage sites, Noori Masjid remains significant as a living place of faith that supports the everyday spiritual life and cultural traditions of Muslims living in Bharra Basti and surrounding localities of Bokaro Steel City. 
Year of Built: NA
Address: M548+3RV, Quadri Mohalla, Bharra Basti, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 827013
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827013
Longitude: 86.1670° E
Latitude: 23.6553° N