Indo Islamic Heritage
Goush Nagar Masjid is a local neighbourhood mosque situated in Goush Nagar (also spelled Gaush Nagar) — a residential area in Siwandih, Bokaro Steel City, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It serves as an active place of Islamic worship for the local Muslim community, hosting the five daily prayers (Salat), the weekly Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayer, and spiritual gatherings during Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Goush Nagar Masjid is among several community mosques that make up Bokaro’s religious landscape.
Goush Nagar Masjid is an active local mosque located in the Goush Nagar neighbourhood of Siwandih, which is part of Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand, India. The mosque is listed among numerous community mosques in Bokaro, reflecting the city’s multi-religious fabric and providing a space for regular Islamic observance and community engagement. The recorded address places it in the 827010 postal area, which covers the Siwandih region of Bokaro Steel City — an area known for its mixed residential zones and neighbourhood institutions.  Based on online mapping data, the approximate geographic coordinates for the mosque are 23.6380° N latitude and 86.1500° E longitude, corresponding to the Goush Nagar / Netaji Subhash Nagar area in Siwandih. This situates the mosque within a community of housing clusters, small markets, and other neighbourhood amenities.  Unlike some of India’s historic Islamic sites that can be precisely dated, No verifiable historical record exists online specifying the year of construction for Goush Nagar Masjid. This is typical of many urban community mosques in Indian towns and cities, which often develop through collective local initiative in response to population growth and the evolving spiritual needs of neighbourhoods rather than as formally chronicled heritage structures.  Functionally, Goush Nagar Masjid accommodates the five daily prayers (Salat), bringing together worshippers at prescribed times throughout the day. The mosque plays a particularly central role on Fridays, when the Jumu’ah congregational prayer is observed — a weekly focal point of worship that attracts larger gatherings and includes a sermon (khutbah). During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque often becomes a centre for evening prayers (Tarawih) and communal iftars (breaking of the fast), fostering a sense of unity and devotion among the local Muslim community. Special prayer services and festive gatherings during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha further reinforce the mosque’s role as a social and religious hub in the area.  Architecturally, Goush Nagar Masjid reflects the characteristics of a functional neighbourhood mosque, with an interior prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca) and dedicated spaces for ritual ablutions (wudu). While it is not designated as an ancient or protected heritage site, the mosque’s importance is rooted in its ongoing role as a living place of worship and community gathering within the urban fabric of Bokaro Steel City.
Year of Built: NA
Address: J4M4+66M, Siwandih, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 827010
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827010
Longitude: 86.1500° E
Latitude: 23.6380° N