Indo Islamic Heritage
Kapoorpur Jama Masjid is a major congregational mosque located in Aamghat area of Kapoorpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as an important centre for daily Islamic prayer and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, uniting the local Muslim community for worship and social gatherings.
Kapoorpur Jama Masjid is a prominent neighbourhood mosque situated in the Aamghat locality of Kapoorpur, one of the established residential and semi-urban communities within Ghazipur city. As a Jama Masjid (Friday mosque), it holds particular importance as the primary location for Jumuʿah prayers, drawing congregants from Kapoorpur and surrounding neighbourhoods. The mosque provides dedicated space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — enabling worshippers to lead their daily worship in congregation. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes the khutbah (sermon) followed by collective Salah, typically attracting a much larger gathering than the regular daily prayers. During the holy month of Ramadan, Kapoorpur Jama Masjid becomes especially active with increased turnout for Taraweeh prayers (special night prayers) and community occasions such as Iftar (breaking of the fast). It also serves as a key gathering point during the major Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, when the community assembles for large congregational prayers and celebration.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHMM+R7M, Aamghat, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.595° E
Latitude: 25.595° N