Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid, Mishra Bazar is a major congregational mosque located in Mishra Bazar, Lanka area, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as an important centre of Islamic worship where the local Muslim community gathers for the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Jama Masjid in Mishra Bazar (Lanka) is one of the significant neighbourhood mosques in Ghazipur city — serving not only as a place for daily worship but also as a key location for community gatherings and religious observances. The mosque provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — enabling worshippers to perform congregational worship throughout the day. On Fridays, Jama Masjid hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective prayer, drawing larger attendance from Mishra Bazar, Lanka, and adjoining localities. During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque becomes especially active with extended night prayers (Taraweeh), increased attendance, and community activities. It also serves as a gathering point during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, when residents assemble for festive prayers that bring the community together. Neighbourhood mosques such as Jama Masjid also play a broader role beyond ritual prayer. They often act as centres of social cohesion, venues for community announcements, and hosts for religious functions, especially during major Islamic dates and festivals.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HH73+HVQ, Gorabazar, Mishra Bazar, Fullanpur, Lanka, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.590° E
Latitude: 25.586° N