Indo Islamic Heritage
Begum Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque situated in the Urdu Bazar area of Rauja Shahabuddin, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as an important local centre for daily Islamic worship and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer for the surrounding Muslim community.
Begum Masjid is a well-visited community mosque located in the Rauja Shahabuddin (Urdu Bazar) locality of Ghazipur city. The mosque provides a welcoming place for residents to gather for spiritual reflection, daily worship, and community gatherings. It is particularly important for conducting the five daily prayers (Salah) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — in congregation, fostering a sense of unity among worshippers. On Fridays, Begum Masjid hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes the khutbah (sermon) followed by collective worship and typically draws a larger turnout from Rauja Shahabuddin and nearby neighbourhoods. The mosque also becomes especially active during the holy month of Ramadan, with increased attendance for Taraweeh (night prayers), communal Iftar (breaking of the fast) gatherings, and extended Quran recitations. It serves as a focal point for community life during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, with festive prayers and fellowship reinforcing social bonds.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHRW+HWJ, Urdu Bazar, Ghazipur, Rauja Shahabuddin, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.5964312° E
Latitude: 25.5894463° N