Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Quadir Baksh is a prominent neighbourhood mosque located near Town Hall in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It functions as an active place of Islamic worship where the local community offers daily prayers and congregational gatherings.
Masjid Quadir Baksh, also locally known as Masjid Qadir Baksh, is a well-established mosque situated close to Ghazipur’s Town Hall area — one of the central and historic parts of the city. It plays a vital role in the religious life of the Muslim community, providing space for the five daily Salah (prayers) and the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer. The name “Qadir Baksh” is associated with the mosque’s historical roots — local accounts suggest that it was originally built by Haji Ilahi Mohammad Qadir Baksh, a respected figure in the community whose family played a role in establishing the mosque in this area during the British period (early 1900s). The mosque is particularly active during the holy month of Ramadan, where Taraweeh prayers and community Iftar gatherings take place. It also becomes a focal point for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers, drawing larger congregations from surrounding localities. Architecturally, the mosque follows typical neighbourhood mosque design with a prayer hall oriented toward the qibla (direction of Mecca), space for sermons (khutbah), and Wudu (ritual ablution) facilities. Although Masjid Quadir Baksh is not officially listed as a recognized historical monument, it holds strong cultural and religious significance for the local population and is considered a central hub for communal worship in the Town Hall / Sayedwara area of Ghazipur.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHMQ+F9H, Town Hall, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.5884883° E
Latitude: 25.5836856° N