Indo Islamic Heritage
Halsiganj Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Halsiganj locality of Basantpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005 (area dependent), India. It serves as an active centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and Islamic gatherings, supporting the spiritual life of the Basantpur community.
Situated within Halsiganj, Basantpur, this mosque reflects the historic character of Gorakhpur’s older residential quarters. The term “Ganj” traditionally refers to a market settlement or an established urban cluster, suggesting that Halsiganj may have developed as a trading or residential pocket over time. Within such neighbourhoods, the local mosque historically played a central role — not only as a place of worship but as a community anchor. Halsiganj Masjid structures daily religious life through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These gatherings reinforce bonds among residents and create a shared rhythm of devotion within the locality.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9V4+H3M, TP Nagar, Basantpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273005
Longitude: 83.380° E
Latitude: 26.755° N