Indo Islamic Heritage
Pakri Ki Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in the Barbarahana locality of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It serves as a regular place of worship for local residents, hosting the five daily prayers and the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer.
Pakri Ki Masjid stands in the established residential area of Barbarahana, one of the traditional Muslim localities of Ghazipur city. The name “Pakri” likely derives from a nearby landmark, such as a pakri (ficus) tree or an old neighbourhood identifier, which is common in naming traditional mosques. 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 attendees from Barbarahana and nearby residential lanes. During the holy month of Ramadan, Pakri Ki Masjid becomes especially active with: Taraweeh prayers after Isha Community Iftar gatherings Increased Quran recitation and devotional activities On Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the mosque serves as an important venue for congregational Eid prayers, strengthening unity and communal harmony within the locality.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 20, Barbarahana, Kapoorpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.595° E
Latitude: 25.590° N