Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid e Abubakar (commonly listed locally as Abu Bakr Masjid) is a neighbourhood mosque located in Islampur, Siwandih, within Bokaro Steel City, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It serves as an important religious place for the local Muslim community, facilitating the five daily prayers (Salat), the congregational Friday (Jumu’ah) prayer, and gatherings during Islamic observances such as Ramadan and Eid. Though it is not listed among India’s protected heritage monuments, the mosque plays a vital role in the everyday spiritual life of residents in Bokaro’s Islampur area.
Masjid e Abubakar, also referred to as Abu Bakr Masjid in local directories, is an active community mosque located in the Islampur area of Siwandih, within Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand, India. The mosque is listed among other mosques in Bokaro’s religious landscape and is identified specifically under names tied to Abu Bakr (a respected companion of the Prophet Muhammad) in local listings of Islamic worship places.  Situated in an urban residential area characterized by mixed neighbourhoods and accessible local roads, the mosque lies within the 827010 postal code — a zone covering Siwandih, Islampur, Dumro, and adjacent parts of Bokaro Steel City. Based on mapping data for Islampur Market nearby, the approximate geographic coordinates for Masjid e Abubakar are 23.6381° N latitude and 86.1009° E longitude. These coordinates align with the general layout of the Islampur locality where the mosque functions.  Unlike some historic mosques whose origins are documented in architectural surveys or heritage inventories, Masjid e Abubakar does not have a widely accessible record that specifies its year of foundation or construction. This is common for many local urban mosques in India, which often emerge organically through community initiative to meet the religious needs of residents rather than through formal patronage by historical rulers or institutions. As such, while the exact date of establishment remains undocumented online, the mosque’s presence on local directories indicates its longstanding role in the community.  Functionally, Masjid e Abubakar serves as a centre for the five obligatory daily prayers (Salat) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — and becomes particularly central during the Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayer, which draws larger attendance from worshippers in and around Islampur. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the mosque typically hosts extended evening prayers (Tarawih) and communal iftars (breaking of the fast), fostering deeper community engagement. Similarly, on major festival days such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha, congregational prayers and celebrations draw residents together in devotion and fellowship.  Architecturally, Masjid e Abubakar reflects the practical and functional design typical of community mosques in Indian urban settings, featuring a prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca), space for ablution (wudu), and accessible entry for congregants. While it does not feature in lists of officially recognised historical or heritage monuments, its importance derives from its role as a living place of worship and community centre for the Muslim population of Bokaro Steel City.
Year of Built: NA
Address: islampur, Siwandih, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 827010
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827010
Longitude: 86.1009°E
Latitude: 23.6381° N