Indo Islamic Heritage
Chhoti Masjid is a neighbourhood mosque located in Railway Colony, Bazaria in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India. It is an active place of worship where the local Muslim community gathers for the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Chhoti Masjid (which means “Small Mosque”) in Bazaria is a community mosque serving residents in and around the Railway Colony / Bazaria area of Ghaziabad. Situated near Railway Road, the mosque provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — allowing worshippers to perform their ritual prayers together in congregation. The mosque also hosts the Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer, a central weekly gathering marked by a sermon (khutbah) and group prayer that draws larger numbers from the local community. Neighbourhood mosques like Chhoti Masjid play an important role beyond ritual worship — they act as informal hubs of community interaction, spiritual reflection, and support during major Islamic occasions such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. While not documented in formal historical records, the mosque’s presence in local listings and community reviews reflects its ongoing use and importance to residents. The design typically emphasises practical arrangement for prayer — a prayer hall oriented toward the qibla (direction of Mecca), open or semi-covered spaces for congregational gatherings, and facilities to support wudu (ritual ablutions).
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 226, Railway Colony Rd, Bazaria, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghaziabad
Pincode: 201009
Longitude: 77.4274492° E
Latitude: 28.6579645° N