Indo Islamic Heritage
Ghazi Masjid is a mosque situated in the locality of Ghazi Rauza, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. Associated with a rauza (shrine or tomb complex), the mosque functions as a centre for daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and devotional gatherings, carrying both spiritual and historical resonance within the area.
Located in Ghazi Rauza, one of the older quarters of Gorakhpur, Ghazi Masjid holds layered religious significance. The term “Ghazi” traditionally refers to a warrior of faith, while “Rauza” denotes a shrine or tomb complex. Together, the name suggests a possible historical association with a revered personality or burial site, giving the mosque a distinctive identity among neighbourhood masjids. Unlike purely residential mosques, Ghazi Masjid’s association with a rauza may imbue it with additional devotional importance. Such sites often attract visitors not only for daily worship but also for offering prayers, reflection, and remembrance connected to the legacy of the individual associated with the shrine.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q944+35G, Dr. Aziz Hospital Road, Ghazi Rauza, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.370° E
Latitude: 26.755° N