Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Rajdepur New Colony is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Rajdepur New Colony near Alawalpur in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as an accessible place of daily Islamic prayer and the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer for the local Muslim community.
Masjid Rajdepur New Colony is an active community mosque positioned in a growing residential area of Rajdepur New Colony / Alawalpur within Ghazipur district. As a congregational mosque, it plays a significant role in daily spiritual life by providing space for the five daily Salah — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — welcoming residents to offer prayers in congregation. The mosque also serves as a central venue for the Jumuʿah prayer every Friday, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective prayer. This weekly gathering is an important religious and social event for Muslims in the locality, strengthening communal bonds and fostering shared spiritual practice. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, attendance at Masjid Rajdepur New Colony typically increases with Taraweeh prayers after Isha and community Iftar gatherings (breaking of the fast). The mosque also becomes a key venue for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers, hosting larger congregational worship accompanied by celebrations and fellowship. While it is a neighbourhood mosque rather than a historically preserved landmark, it plays vital cultural and social roles in local religious life.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Alawalpur, Rajdepur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233002
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233002
Longitude: 83.5866° E
Latitude: 25.5901° N