Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid e Arqam is a local neighbourhood mosque located in Millat Nagar, Makhdumpur, Siwandih — part of Bokaro Steel City in the Indian state of Jharkhand. This mosque serves the daily worship needs of the Muslim community in the area, providing space for the five obligatory prayers (Salat), the weekly Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayer, and religious gatherings on important Islamic occasions such as Ramadan and Eid. While not classed as a historically ancient monument, it is listed among the active mosques serving Bokaro’s diverse urban population. 
Masjid e Arqam is an active local mosque located in the Millat Nagar neighbourhood of Makhdumpur, Siwandih, within Bokaro Steel City in the state of Jharkhand, India. Situated in the larger Siwandih–Makhdumpur area, the mosque lies within the 827010 postal zone that covers this sector of Bokaro Steel City — a planned and rapidly expanding urban centre originally developed around the Bokaro Steel Plant. Bokaro is today one of Jharkhand’s major industrial and residential hubs with a diverse demographic, and neighbourhood mosques like Masjid e Arqam play a vital role in the everyday spiritual life of its Muslim residents.  Based on online mapping data, the approximate geographic coordinates of Masjid e Arqam are 23.6344° N latitude and 86.1037° E longitude, placing it within the Makhdumpur–Siwandih area — a densely populated residential neighbourhood with ready access by local roads. These coordinates reflect its context within the broader settlement patterns of Bokaro Steel City, which includes diverse localities and community facilities.  There are no authoritative historical records publicly available online that provide a specific year of construction for Masjid e Arqam. Like many mosques in India’s contemporary urban environments, especially in towns that expanded significantly in the mid- to late-20th century onwards, the mosque likely developed through community initiative as the residential area grew rather than through formal historic patronage. This pattern of organic establishment is common among neighbourhood mosques which meet the ongoing devotional and social needs of local worshippers.  Functionally, Masjid e Arqam supports the five daily prayers (Salat) that are central to Islamic practice and draws community members together throughout the day for worship. Its activity peaks on Fridays, when the Jumu’ah congregational prayer attracts larger numbers of worshippers for combined prayer and the khutbah (sermon) — a weekly highlight in the mosque’s schedule. During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque typically hosts extended evening prayers (Tarawih) and communal iftars, fostering deeper engagement and community cohesion. Special prayer gatherings held during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha further underscore its role as a focal point of religious and social life.  Architecturally, Masjid e Arqam reflects the practical design characteristic of functional neighbourhood mosques in India: an open prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca), with space for ablution (wudu) and accessible entry points for worshippers. While it does not appear on lists of historically protected or monumental mosques, its importance lies in its living role — a place where local Muslims fulfill their daily devotional obligations and strengthen community bonds in an urban setting that continues to evolve. 
Year of Built: NA
Address: millat nagar, Makhdumpur, Siwandih, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 827010
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827010
Longitude: 86.1037° E
Latitude: 23.6344° N