Indo Islamic Heritage
Badi Jama Masjid is a prominent neighbourhood congregational mosque located on Sai Garden Road in Shahberi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India. It serves as an active place of worship where the local Muslim community gathers for the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Badi Jama Masjid — literally meaning “Large Friday Mosque” — is a respected community mosque in the Shahberi area of Ghaziabad, playing an important role in the spiritual life of local residents. As a central mosque (Jama Masjid), it provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — enabling worshippers to pray together in congregation throughout the day. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, a primary weekly gathering that includes a sermon (khutbah) and collective prayer, which brings large numbers of devotees together. Neighbourhood mosques such as Badi Jama Masjid also serve as focal points during major Islamic observances like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, when participation increases for extended prayers, sermons, and community activities. While the mosque does not appear in formal historical registers, its high local ratings and sustained use reflect its respected place within the everyday religious routines of residents in Shahberi and neighbouring localities. The architectural layout typically emphasises practicality and community use — a prayer hall oriented toward the qibla (direction of Mecca), open spaces for larger congregations, and facilities for wudu (ritual ablutions).
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: JCCP+798, Sai Garden Rd, Shahberi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201016
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghaziabad
Pincode: 201016
Longitude: 77.4359538° E
Latitude: 28.6206569° N