Indo Islamic Heritage
Peerzada Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Qazipur Khurd, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 27300x (area dependent), India. The name suggests association with a Peerzada (descendant or representative of a Sufi spiritual lineage). The mosque serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and religious gatherings.
Situated in the locality of Qazipur Khurd, Peerzada Masjid reflects a name rooted in spiritual lineage and Sufi tradition. The term “Peerzada” traditionally refers to the descendant or custodian of a Peer (a Sufi spiritual guide). Such titles often indicate historical ties to spiritual families who played important roles in guiding communities through religious instruction and devotional practice. In many towns of eastern Uttar Pradesh, mosques bearing such names preserve subtle traces of Sufi heritage. Whether or not formally attached to a shrine, the name suggests that the mosque may have once been linked to a respected spiritual household or local guide. Peerzada Masjid structures daily devotion through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These gatherings anchor faith within Qazipur Khurd, fostering neighbourly unity and continuity of worship.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9W7+4FM, Qazipur Khurd, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.395° E
Latitude: 26.780° N