Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid Shekhpura is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Shekhpura (Rajdepur Dehati, Post Pithapur), Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233002, India. It serves as a central place of Islamic worship where the local Muslim community gathers for the five daily prayers and especially for the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Jama Masjid Shekhpura is an active community mosque in the Shekhpura area of Pithapur in Ghazipur district. The name “Jama Masjid” signifies its role as a primary mosque for conducting Jumuʿah prayers — the special congregational prayer held every Friday — which draws worshippers from Shekhpura and surrounding localities. The mosque provides a space for the five daily Salah — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — allowing residents to perform their prayers in congregation. During the holy month of Ramadan, attendance at Jama Masjid Shekhpura increases significantly, with Taraweeh prayers after Isha and community Iftar gatherings enhancing community bonds.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Shekhpura ( Rajdepur Dehati, Post, Pithapur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233002
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 203002
Longitude: 83.585293° E
Latitude: 25.5941037° N