Indo Islamic Heritage
Moti Masjid, Rasoolpur is a neighbourhood congregational mosque situated along NH-29 near Guru Gorakhnath Sanskrit Vidyalaya in Rasoolpur (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Nagar Colony), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015, India. It serves as a central place of worship for residents, hosting the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation within the local Muslim community.
Nestled in the busy residential-cum-urban fabric of Rasoolpur, Moti Masjid plays a vital role in the spiritual rhythms of Gorakhpur’s Muslim neighbourhoods. The name “Moti” — meaning “pearl” — evokes beauty and value, symbolically reflecting the mosque’s cherished place in the daily lives of worshippers. Rasoolpur itself is a mixed-use locality where traditional settlements meet expanding municipal neighbourhoods such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Nagar Colony and Rajendra Nagar. In this setting, Moti Masjid stands as a focal point for regular devotion, social bonds, and collective identity. The mosque structures the daily spiritual life of the community by hosting the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — providing a space of reflection and peace amid the surrounding urban activity. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, when the congregation grows and the khutbah (sermon) focuses on moral guidance, ethical conduct, patience, and Qur’anic values.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q9F2+PVP Guru Gorakhnath Sanskrit Vidyalaya, NH 29, Rasoolpur, Netaji Subas Chandra Bos Nagar Colony, Rajendra Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273015
Longitude: 83.3522563° E
Latitude: 26.7738585° N