Indo Islamic Heritage
Haji Khadim Husain Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Ilahi Bagh, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015, India. Named after a respected individual, likely a community benefactor who performed Hajj, the mosque serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and religious gatherings.
Situated in the historic locality of Ilahi Bagh, Haji Khadim Husain Masjid reflects the legacy of personal devotion and community patronage. The honorific “Haji” indicates that the individual after whom the mosque is named had undertaken the pilgrimage to Makkah, while the name Khadim Husain suggests a figure remembered for service (khidmat) and religious commitment. In many traditional settlements of North India, mosques named after individuals preserve the memory of benefactors, scholars, or elders who contributed to their establishment. Thus, Haji Khadim Husain Masjid stands not only as a place of worship but as a testament to the spiritual and philanthropic contributions of its namesake.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q86W+RJQ, Ilahi Bagh, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.350° E
Latitude: 26.760° N