Indo Islamic Heritage
Chhoti Masjid is a neighbourhood mosque situated at Rasoolpur Chowk in the Rasoolpur locality of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015, India. It serves the surrounding community by hosting the five daily prayers, the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and religious gatherings, functioning as an important spiritual centre for residents of Rasoolpur and nearby areas.
Located near the busy Rasoolpur Chowk intersection, Chhoti Masjid is one of the modest yet meaningful places of worship that sustain the spiritual life of the neighbourhood. The name “Chhoti Masjid” — meaning “Small Mosque” — reflects its character as a local congregational mosque serving a close-knit residential community. Despite its modest size, the mosque plays a vital role in daily worship and communal interaction. The Rasoolpur area lies close to central Gorakhpur and is surrounded by residential colonies such as Rajendra Nagar and Surajkund. As the locality developed, neighbourhood mosques like Chhoti Masjid became essential institutions where residents gather for prayer and community engagement. Rasoolpur itself falls within the Gorakhnath postal region. The mosque structures the rhythm of daily devotion through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These daily gatherings allow residents to fulfil their religious duties while strengthening neighbourly ties.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q9C3+4J6, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Road, Rasoolpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273015
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273015
Longitude: 83.36° E
Latitude: 26.76° N