Indo Islamic Heritage
Mosque Police Line is a functional neighbourhood mosque located within or near the Police Line area of Ali Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. It serves police personnel and nearby residents by facilitating the five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and regular religious observances.
Situated in the vicinity of the Police Line in Ali Nagar, this mosque is an important spiritual facility primarily catering to police staff, government personnel, and local residents. Police Line areas in Indian cities are typically designated residential and administrative zones for law enforcement personnel, and mosques within such spaces play a crucial role in supporting the religious needs of those serving in demanding public duties. Mosque Police Line functions as a community and institutional place of worship, where individuals engaged in service can maintain their daily spiritual practices. The mosque hosts the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — providing a structured rhythm of devotion amidst the routine of official responsibilities. On Fridays, the mosque becomes a focal point for the Jumuʿah prayer, gathering a larger congregation that includes police personnel, their families, and residents from surrounding parts of Ali Nagar. The khutbah (sermon) typically focuses on discipline, justice, patience, integrity, and social responsibility — values that resonate strongly with those in public service.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q95F+FM4, Alinagar, Arya Nagar, Bilandpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.37° E
Latitude: 26.75° N