Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid-e-Jafariya is a Shia congregational mosque located in the Nakhas locality of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. The mosque serves as a centre for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and Shia religious gatherings, particularly during Muharram and other significant commemorative occasions.
Masjid-e-Jafariya stands in the historic Nakhas area of Ghazipur city, a locality known for its traditional marketplaces and dense residential quarters. The title “Jafariya” refers to the Jaʿfari (Twelver Shia) school of thought, associated with Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiq (AS), indicating the mosque’s affiliation with the Shia Imami tradition. As a congregational mosque, Masjid-e-Jafariya facilitates the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — allowing worshippers to gather regularly in devotion. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, including the khutbah (sermon), drawing members of the Shia community from Nakhas and neighbouring areas.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHMR+VP2, Nakhas, Ghazipur, Rauja Shahabuddin, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.595° E
Latitude: 25.590° N