Indo Islamic Heritage
Badi Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Peer Wali Gali, Jassipura, Madhopura, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009, India. It serves as an active place of Islamic worship where the local Muslim community gathers for the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Badi Masjid — literally meaning “Big Mosque” — is a local community mosque situated in the Madhopura area of Ghaziabad, specifically in Peer Wali Gali, Jassipura. As a neighbourhood mosque, it provides dedicated space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — where worshippers come together to perform ritual prayers in congregation throughout the day. The mosque also hosts the important Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective prayer and typically draws larger attendance from residents of Madhopura and nearby localities. Beyond daily and weekly worship, Badi Masjid plays an active role during major Islamic occasions such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, when the mosque becomes a central point for extended prayers, gatherings, and community interaction. Neighbourhood mosques like Badi Masjid often serve not only as places of ritual worship but also as informal community hubs where neighbours share spiritual discussions and social support. Its layout typically prioritises practical and functional design — a prayer hall oriented toward the qibla (direction of Mecca), open or sheltered areas for congregational use, and facilities for wudu (ritual ablutions).
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: MC7F+V67, Nai Bastir, Peer Wali Gali, Jassipura, Madhopura, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201009
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghaziabad
Pincode: 201009
Longitude: 77.4230431° E
Latitude: 28.6646602° N