Indo Islamic Heritage
Anwar-e-Mahmoodia Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in the Mewatiyaan (Purani Sabzi Mandi) area of Gonda, Uttar Pradesh 271001, India. It functions as a local centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and seasonal Islamic observances, serving residents of the historic market locality.
Anwar-e-Mahmoodia Masjid stands within Mewatiyaan, one of the older and culturally active neighbourhoods of Gonda city, situated near the Purani Sabzi Mandi (Old Vegetable Market). The name “Anwar-e-Mahmoodia” translates to “The Lights of the Praiseworthy (Mahmood)”, a devotional expression often associated with reverence for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, reflecting the mosque’s spiritual orientation. As a community congregational mosque, it facilitates the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — bringing together worshippers from the surrounding residential lanes and market areas. Its central location in a busy locality allows easy access for shopkeepers, workers, and families. The mosque plays a particularly important role on Fridays, when the Jumuʿah prayer is conducted along with a khutbah (sermon) focusing on Qur’anic guidance, moral instruction, and community concerns. These weekly gatherings reinforce social cohesion within Mewatiyaan.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4XC6+Q9F, New Colony, Mewatiyan, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh 271003
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gonda
Pincode: 271003
Longitude: 81.967° E
Latitude: 27.128° N