Indo Islamic Heritage
Taqwa Masjid, also locally known as Khokhar Tola Masjid, is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Rehmat Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The mosque serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and community religious activities, anchoring spiritual life in the Khokhar Tola locality.
Situated in Rehmat Nagar, Taqwa Masjid carries a name of profound spiritual meaning. The word “Taqwa” in Islamic teaching refers to God-consciousness, piety, and mindful obedience to Allah — a foundational principle in the Qur’an. By adopting this name, the mosque symbolically emphasises inner purity and moral vigilance as guiding values for the community. Its alternate name, Khokhar Tola Masjid, reflects its geographical and social roots. The term “Tola” traditionally denotes a small residential cluster, often associated with a particular family or community group. This dual naming preserves both the mosque’s spiritual aspiration (Taqwa) and its neighbourhood identity (Khokhar Tola). The mosque structures daily devotion through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These gatherings nurture unity and shared remembrance among residents of Rehmat Nagar.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q933+PW3, Khokhar Tola, Rahmat Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273005
Longitude: 83.405° E
Latitude: 26.785° N