Indo Islamic Heritage
Ansar Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Mirzapur Pachpedwa, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015 (area dependent), India. The mosque serves as an active centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and Islamic religious gatherings, supporting the spiritual life of the Pachpedwa locality.
Situated in Mirzapur Pachpedwa, Ansar Masjid carries a name deeply rooted in Islamic history. The term “Ansar” refers to the “Helpers” of Madinah — the noble companions who supported the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslim community during the migration (Hijrah). This name symbolises hospitality, solidarity, and unwavering support for faith. By adopting this title, the mosque reflects ideals of unity and brotherhood. In a growing residential zone like Pachpedwa, Ansar Masjid acts as a spiritual anchor, nurturing a sense of collective identity and shared responsibility. The mosque structures daily devotion through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These gatherings bring neighbours together in regular remembrance, reinforcing spiritual discipline and communal harmony.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q9F6+JGV, Mirzapur Pachpedwa, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273015
Longitude: 83.370° E
Latitude: 26.780° N