Indo Islamic Heritage
Himmat Khan Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Kapoorpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001 (approx.), India. It functions as a local centre for Islamic worship, where the community gathers for the five daily prayers and the significant Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Himmat Khan Masjid in Kapoorpur serves as an important spiritual and social hub for the Muslim residents of this village-derived neighbourhood within Ghazipur city. Named after a respected ancestor or local figure — likely Himmat Khan, whose patronage or family influence contributed to its establishment — the mosque reflects both religious devotion and community heritage. As a functional mosque, it provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — enabling worshippers to perform congregational prayers at prescribed times throughout the day. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective worship — a core weekly event in the Islamic calendar that fosters community unity and spiritual reflection. During the holy month of Ramadan, Himmat Khan Masjid becomes especially active with increased attendance for Taraweeh prayers and Quran recitation sessions after Isha. The mosque also serves as a central gathering point during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, when larger congregations assemble for festive prayers and communal celebration.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHPQ+37J, Barbarahana, Kapoorpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.575° E
Latitude: 25.600° N