Indo Islamic Heritage
Noor Jama Masjid is a principal congregational mosque located in Azad Nagar, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh 273016 (area dependent), India. It functions as a central place of worship for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and major Islamic religious observances, serving residents of Azad Nagar and surrounding localities.
Situated in the residential neighbourhood of Azad Nagar, Noor Jama Masjid carries a name filled with spiritual symbolism. The word “Noor” means divine light, while “Jama Masjid” signifies a mosque designated for the weekly Friday congregational prayer. Together, the name reflects its role as a guiding beacon of faith within the community. As a Jama Masjid, it holds a position of prominence in Azad Nagar’s religious life. The five daily Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — structure the spiritual rhythm of the locality. The mosque’s prayer hall becomes a meeting place where neighbours gather in shared remembrance, reinforcing both faith and social bonds.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 92j, Chilmapur Road, Azad Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273016
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273016
Longitude: 83.380° E
Latitude: 26.785° N