Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid-e-Umar is a local congregational mosque situated in Qazipur Khurd, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 2730xx, India. It serves as a centre for five daily prayers, the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and community religious activities, forming an essential part of neighbourhood life.
Located within the closely knit residential locality of Qazipur Khurd, Masjid-e-Umar stands as a vital space of worship and community gathering. The mosque is named after Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph of Islam, widely remembered for his justice, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment to truth. The naming reflects the values the mosque symbolically upholds within the community. In areas like Qazipur Khurd, where narrow lanes and compact housing foster strong social ties, mosques such as this play a dual role — they are centres of worship as well as spaces of community interaction and guidance. The mosque facilitates the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — which structure the daily spiritual routine of local residents. These congregational prayers encourage unity, discipline, and a shared sense of devotion. On Fridays, the mosque hosts the Jumuʿah prayer, drawing worshippers from surrounding lanes. The khutbah (sermon) delivered during this weekly gathering typically emphasises Qur’anic teachings, moral conduct, justice, and social responsibility, reflecting the legacy associated with Hazrat Umar (RA).
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9X5+9PP, Qazipur Khurd, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.37° E
Latitude: 26.77° N