Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Qadam Rasool is a neighbourhood mosque located in Bakshipur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. The mosque serves as a place of daily worship for the local Muslim community, hosting the five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and religious gatherings in the historic Bakshipur locality.
Situated within the historic and commercially vibrant neighbourhood of Bakshipur, Masjid Qadam Rasool is a respected place of worship that contributes to the spiritual life of the surrounding community in Gorakhpur. Bakshipur is known as one of the older parts of the city, with narrow market lanes and traditional residential settlements where mosques often function as both spiritual and social anchors. The name “Qadam Rasool” holds deep religious symbolism in Islamic culture. The phrase literally means “Footprint of the Prophet”, and historically many mosques or shrines bearing this name are associated with symbolic relics or commemorative traditions connected to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Such names reflect reverence and devotion, emphasizing the community’s spiritual connection to the prophetic legacy. Masjid Qadam Rasool structures the religious rhythm of the neighbourhood through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. The mosque provides a peaceful and accessible environment where worshippers gather throughout the day for prayer and reflection.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 01, Thawai Ka Pul, Bakshipur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.365° E
Latitude: 26.755° N