Indo Islamic Heritage
Maqbara Masjid is a revered neighbourhood mosque located in Bankatichak, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. It serves as an active centre of Islamic worship for the local Muslim community, hosting five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayers, and other religious gatherings.
Situated within the historic and densely populated locality of Bankatichak in Gorakhpur, Maqbara Masjid stands as a spiritually significant landmark for residents and visitors alike. Its name — “Maqbara” — often denotes proximity to a revered tomb or burial site, suggesting that the mosque may have grown around or near an important local family’s maqbara (mausoleum), a pattern seen in many traditional Muslim settlements across North India. The mosque plays a pivotal role in the daily religious life of the community. Through the five obligatory daily prayers — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — worshippers gather in collective remembrance, strengthening bonds of faith and neighbourly unity. The mosque’s setting within Bankatichak ensures that it remains accessible to both long-time residents and those from surrounding lanes. Maqbara Masjid features a qibla-aligned prayer hall oriented toward Makkah, a mihrab indicating the direction of worship, and ablution (wudu) facilities for purification before prayers. Its design aligns with the pattern of many community mosques across Gorakhpur — serving both spiritual needs and neighbourhood identity.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9V7+MHC, Bankatichak, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.3638820° E
Latitude: 26.7441993° N