Indo Islamic Heritage
Maulana Ifthekar Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Bade Kajipur, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. It functions as an active centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and seasonal Islamic observances, serving residents of Kajipur and surrounding lanes.
Situated in the historic locality of Bade Kajipur, Maulana Ifthekar Masjid carries a name that reflects reverence and scholarly legacy. The inclusion of “Maulana” suggests association with a respected religious scholar or community leader — possibly a figure remembered for guidance, teaching, or service to the neighbourhood. Such naming traditions often preserve local spiritual heritage and honour those who contributed to the growth of Islamic learning and worship in the area. The mosque plays a steady and meaningful role in the devotional rhythm of Kajipur. Worshippers gather here for the five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — reinforcing a sense of continuity and collective remembrance. The environment is typically intimate and community-oriented, where familiar faces meet regularly in shared devotion.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q953+QFQ, Jaffra Bazar, Bade Kajipur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.355° E
Latitude: 26.758° N