Indo Islamic Heritage
Makka Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Zahidabad, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Named after the sacred city of Makkah, it serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and major Islamic observances, supporting the spiritual life of the Zahidabad locality.
Situated in Zahidabad, Makka Masjid carries a name of profound spiritual resonance. The term “Makka” refers to Makkah al-Mukarramah, the holiest city in Islam and the direction (Qibla) toward which Muslims around the world offer their prayers. By adopting this name, the mosque symbolically connects its local congregation to the universal centre of Islamic devotion. Within Zahidabad, Makka Masjid serves as a spiritual landmark and a unifying space for the community. The mosque structures daily worship through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These gatherings reinforce a shared rhythm of remembrance and devotion.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q9F7+35M, machhli daftar Road, Zahidabad, Gorakhnath, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273015
Longitude: 83.405° E
Latitude: 26.775° N