Indo Islamic Heritage
Chaand Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002 (approx.), 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.
Chaand Masjid in Raj Nagar is a community mosque that plays an important spiritual role for residents of this well-developed residential locality in Ghaziabad. The name “Chaand” (meaning moon) reflects a traditional and symbolic Islamic naming style, often associated with the lunar calendar that governs Islamic months and festivals. The mosque provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — allowing worshippers to perform congregational prayers throughout the day. On Fridays, Chaand Masjid hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective prayer, attracting larger attendance from Raj Nagar and nearby areas. During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque becomes especially active with Taraweeh prayers and Quran recitation sessions. It also serves as a gathering point during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, reinforcing its role as both a spiritual and social centre.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P7MW+2QJ, Laxmi Garden, Raj Nagar, Loni, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201102
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghaziabad
Pincode: 201102
Longitude: 77.455° E
Latitude: 28.685° N