Indo Islamic Heritage
Mecca Masjid is a highly rated neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Qazipur Khurd, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. It is a vibrant centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregations, and Islamic religious activities, drawing worshippers from the surrounding neighbourhood.
Nestled in the thriving urban neighbourhood of Qazipur Khurd in Gorakhpur, Mecca Masjid stands as a beloved spiritual hub where devotion and community come together. The name “Mecca” harkens to the sacred city of Makkah al-Mukarramah — the holiest site in Islam and the direction (qibla) toward which Muslims face during prayer — symbolising the mosque’s deep connection to the central pillars of Islamic worship. As a congregational mosque, Mecca Masjid facilitates the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — offering a serene space for individual reflection and collective devotion. The mosque gains particular significance on Fridays, when the Jumuʿah (Friday) prayer sees an expanded congregation, accompanied by a khutbah (sermon) that blends Qur’anic teachings with guidance on moral and social life.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9W8+P5G, Qazipur Khurd, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.365455° E
Latitude: 26.746810° N