Indo Islamic Heritage
Raza E Ghous is a well-used local mosque situated in the Panchora area of Bokaro Steel City, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Serving as a neighbourhood place of worship, the mosque is a centre for the five daily prayers (Salat), the Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayer, and communal gatherings during major Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. While it is not officially recognised as a protected historical site, it plays an active role in the spiritual life of local Muslims and forms part of Bokaro’s diverse network of Islamic places of worship.
Raza E Ghous Masjid is a neighbourhood mosque located in the Panchora area of Bokaro Steel City, within the Indian state of Jharkhand. Bokaro Steel City is a planned industrial-urban region developed around the Bokaro Steel Plant in the mid-20th century and has grown into a multi-cultural city with numerous places of worship for different communities. Among these, neighbourhood mosques such as Raza E Ghous Masjid support the religious needs of local Muslims and are integral to community life in their respective localities.  The mosque’s approximate geographic coordinates are 23.718126° N latitude and 86.111648° E longitude, placing it in Panchora, a residential and mixed-use area of Bokaro Steel City. The 827009 postal code serves much of the city’s northeastern neighbourhoods, where community mosques are commonly found embedded within residential clusters and local markets. Unlike some historic mosques in India that have documented founding years and architectural legends, Raza E Ghous Masjid does not have publicly available information on its year of construction. This is typical for many local community mosques in urban settings, which are often established by local residents as their neighbourhoods expand rather than through formal historical patronage. As such, while a precise construction date is not recorded in authoritative sources, the mosque’s regular use and presence on local maps indicate its established status within the community. Raza E Ghous Masjid serves as a centre for the five daily prayers (Salat) prescribed in Islam, drawing congregants at dawn (Fajr), midday (Dhuhr), afternoon (Asr), sunset (Maghrib), and evening (Isha). The mosque becomes particularly significant on Fridays, when the Jumu’ah congregational prayer brings worshippers together for a midday service and sermon (khutbah), fostering community bonds and shared devotion. During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque typically hosts extended evening prayers (Tarawih) and communal iftars (meals breaking the fast), enhancing both spiritual reflection and social unity among participants. On the major Islamic festivals Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha, larger prayer gatherings and celebrations mark occasion-specific observances.  Architecturally, Raza E Ghous Masjid reflects the functional design common to local mosques in Indian cities: a prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca), space for ablution (wudu) before prayer, and areas large enough to accommodate worshippers during peak attendance. While it is not designated as an ancient or heritage monument, its ongoing role as a living place of worship and community gathering highlights its importance in the religious and cultural landscape of Bokaro Steel City.
Year of Built: NA
Address: P496+7M2 PANCHORA, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 827009
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827009
Longitude: 86.111648° E
Latitude: 23.718126° N