Indo Islamic Heritage
Fatehpur Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Fertiliser Colony, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273007 (area dependent), India. Serving residents of the industrial and residential colony, the mosque functions as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and major Islamic observances.
Situated within Fertiliser Colony, a locality historically associated with industrial development in Gorakhpur, Fatehpur Masjid reflects the integration of faith within a planned residential settlement. Fertiliser Colony developed around industrial infrastructure, bringing together employees, workers, and families — and with them, the need for a central place of worship. The name “Fatehpur” conveys meanings of victory and prosperity, symbolising hope and spiritual triumph. In the context of an industrial colony, the mosque stands as a reminder that material progress and spiritual devotion can coexist harmoniously. Fatehpur Masjid structures daily life through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. For residents of the colony, it offers accessibility and continuity of worship within walking distance of homes and workplaces.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: R98W+M8C, Fatehpur, Fertilizer Colony, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273007
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273007
Longitude: 83.375° E
Latitude: 26.800° N