Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Umar Farooq is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in the Bagla Bari locality of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as an important centre for daily Islamic prayers and the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, supporting the religious life of the local Muslim community.
Masjid Umar Farooq stands in the residential locality of Bagla Bari in Ghazipur city. The mosque is named after Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph of Islam, known for his justice, leadership, and strong commitment to faith. The name reflects reverence within the Sunni Islamic tradition. As a congregational mosque, it facilitates the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — allowing worshippers to gather regularly for collective worship. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, including the khutbah (sermon), drawing residents from Bagla Bari and nearby neighbourhoods. During the holy month of Ramadan, Masjid Umar Farooq becomes especially active with: Taraweeh prayers after Isha Community Iftar gatherings Increased recitation of the Holy Quran On Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, it serves as an important venue for congregational Eid prayers, reinforcing unity and shared devotion among the local community.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HH73+2FJ Bagla Bari, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.585° E
Latitude: 25.590° N