Indo Islamic Heritage
Shifa Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in the Saiyyadwada locality of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as a centre for daily Islamic prayers and the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, supporting the spiritual life of the local Muslim community.
Shifa Masjid stands in the historic residential area of Saiyyadwada, one of the traditional Muslim localities of Ghazipur city. The name “Shifa” (meaning healing) reflects a spiritually significant Islamic naming tradition, symbolizing peace and well-being for worshippers. As a congregational mosque, Shifa Masjid facilitates the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — allowing residents to gather in congregation throughout the day. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, which includes the khutbah (sermon) followed by collective worship, drawing larger attendance from Saiyyadwada and surrounding neighbourhoods. During the holy month of Ramadan, the mosque becomes particularly active with: Taraweeh prayers after Isha Community Iftar gatherings Increased Quran recitation and spiritual activities On Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, Shifa Masjid serves as a focal venue for congregational Eid prayers, strengthening unity and communal harmony within the locality.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HGRH+984, Saiyyadwada, Ghazipur, Khanpur, Uttar Pradesh 233002
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233002
Longitude: 83.590° E
Latitude: 25.588° N