Indo Islamic Heritage
Janab Masjid is a neighbourhood mosque located in Nayyar Colony, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh 271001/271003 (area dependent), India. It serves as a local centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and Ramadan worship, supporting the spiritual life of residents in the colony.
Situated within the residential lanes of Nayyar Colony in Gonda city, Janab Masjid functions as a community-oriented mosque catering primarily to families and residents of the immediate neighbourhood. The name “Janab” is an honorific term in Urdu, expressing respect and dignity — possibly reflecting reverence for a respected local elder, patron, or religious personality associated with the mosque’s establishment. As a local congregational mosque, Janab Masjid facilitates the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — ensuring that worshippers have accessible space for regular devotion close to their homes. The mosque holds particular importance on Fridays, when it hosts the Jumuʿah prayer and delivers a khutbah (sermon) offering guidance rooted in the Qur’an and Hadith. These weekly gatherings reinforce religious awareness and foster a sense of unity among colony residents.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4WGV+CRW, Jail Rd, Nayyar Colony, Housing Colony, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh 271001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gonda
Pincode: 271001
Longitude: 81.97° E
Latitude: 27.14° N