Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Masood Ghazi is a vibrant neighbourhood congregational mosque located in the Lal Darwaja / Sayedwara area of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It is a central hub for daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, drawing worshippers from the surrounding community.
Masjid Masood Ghazi is an active local mosque in one of Ghazipur’s traditional residential areas — Lal Darwaja / Sayedwara. The mosque is named in honour of Masood Ghazi, a name that may reflect veneration for a respected individual or saintly figure, which is a common practice in naming mosques across South Asia. The mosque provides facilities for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — where community members come together for congregational worship. Its role becomes particularly significant every Friday, during the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) and larger attendance than daily prayers. During the holy month of Ramadan, Masjid Masood Ghazi sees heightened participation, especially for Taraweeh prayers and community Iftar gatherings after Maghrib. It also serves as one of the key prayer venues during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, accommodating larger congregations and fostering shared celebration.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHHP+WV7, Sayedwara, Lal Darwaja, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.5872° E
Latitude: 25.5798° N