Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Meer Ashraf Ali is a well-known neighbourhood congregational mosque located in the Shahabuddin/Lakri ka Taal area of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as an active place of Islamic worship for the local Muslim community, hosting the five daily prayers and the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Masjid Meer Ashraf Ali is a prominent community mosque in Shahabuddin, a traditional residential locality in Ghazipur city. Named after Meer Ashraf Ali, the mosque is frequented by locals for daily worship, spiritual gatherings, and weekly Jumuʿah prayers. As a neighbourhood congregational mosque, it provides space for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — enabling community members to pray together throughout the day. Every Friday, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes a sermon (khutbah) followed by collective worship, drawing larger attendance from Shahabuddin and neighbouring areas. During the holy month of Ramadan, Masjid Meer Ashraf Ali sees heightened participation in Taraweeh prayers (special post-Isha prayers), community Iftar gatherings (breaking of the fast), and extended Quran recitation sessions. It also serves as a central location for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha congregational prayers, reinforcing communal unity and devotion.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHPV+WWR Masjid Meer Ashraf Ali, Lakri ka taal, Ghazipur, Rauja Shahabuddin, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.59468° E
Latitude: 25.58713° N