Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid E Raza Bada is a neighbourhood mosque located in Samsher Nagar, Forest Colony, Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 828105, India. It serves as an active place of Islamic worship for the local Muslim community residing in and around Forest Colony. Worshippers gather here for the five daily prayers (Ṣalāh) and the Friday congregational prayer (Jumuʿah), which strengthens communal bonds and shared spirituality. The mosque also plays a significant role during the holy month of Ramadan, with Taraweeh prayers and communal Iftar gatherings, and accommodates large gatherings for the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha festivals. Local mosque listings show that Masjid E Raza Bada holds a community rating of around 4.2 ★, reflecting positive engagement and frequent use by local worshippers. The postal PIN code for this part of Forest Colony is 828105. 
Masjid E Raza Bada is a neighbourhood mosque located in Samsher Nagar, Forest Colony, within Dhanbad city in the Indian state of Jharkhand – 828105, India. Situated in a densely populated residential area, the mosque forms part of the extensive network of mosques and Islamic prayer spaces that support the spiritual life of Muslims across Forest Colony and surrounding neighbourhoods. It appears on community mosque listings for Dhanbad district, where it is noted for its active use and local importance.  The mosque provides space for the five compulsory daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha), which structure the rhythm of Muslim devotional life. The Friday Jumuʿah prayer is a central weekly event that brings larger congregations together for collective worship and a sermon (Khutbah), reinforcing both religious understanding and social unity among participants. During the holy month of Ramadan, Masjid E Raza Bada becomes a focal point of community activity with Taraweeh prayers held nightly after Isha and shared Iftar gatherings where fasting worshippers break their fast together, fostering a sense of shared devotion and fellowship. On the major Islamic festivals Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice), the mosque accommodates large congregational prayers and celebrations that bring families and neighbours together, strengthening communal identity and religious expression.  The approximate geographic coordinates for Masjid E Raza Bada based on the Forest Colony area are: • Latitude: 23.8004° North • Longitude: 86.4100° East  The postal PIN code 828105 places the mosque within the Forest Colony/Samsher Nagar postal area of Dhanbad city, which is served by the Bhuli Sub Office of the Indian postal system. Detailed historical records—such as the year of establishment, founding figures, or architectural lineage—are not widely documented in public heritage archives. Like many community mosques in urban India, its history and significance are maintained through local use, oral tradition, and congregation memory. 
Year of Built: NA
Address: Samsher Nagar, Forest Colony, Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 828105, India
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Dhanbad
Pincode: 828105
Longitude: 86.4100° E
Latitude: 23.8004° N