Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid, Chungi Lanka is a primary congregational mosque located in the Chungi Lanka area of 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 significant Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Jama Masjid in Chungi Lanka functions as one of the major neighbourhood mosques in Ghazipur city, particularly serving residents in and around the Lanka-Chungi locality. The designation “Jama Masjid” indicates its role as a central mosque for Friday (Jumuʿah) prayers, which are usually the largest weekly congregational gatherings for Muslims. The mosque provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — enabling worshippers to perform congregational prayers throughout the day. On Fridays, it hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective worship, drawing larger attendance from Chungi Lanka and adjoining neighbourhoods. During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque becomes especially active with Taraweeh prayers after Isha, increased participation in community Iftar gatherings, and extended recitation of the Quran. Jama Masjid also plays a central role during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, when large congregations assemble for the festive prayers that reinforce communal bonds.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Shop Nmbr--232 Lanka Chungi Near Hero Homda Agency Ke Pass, Chungi, Lanka, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.595° E
Latitude: 25.590° N