Indo Islamic Heritage
Teen Wali Masjid (Masjid Arbiya) is a neighbourhood mosque located in Sadar Bazar, Hardoi. It serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and community religious activities, particularly for people in the busy market area.
Situated in the bustling locality of Sadar Bazar, Teen Wali Masjid, also known as Masjid Arbiya, reflects the integration of religious spaces within commercial hubs of Hardoi. Sadar Bazar is one of the city’s main marketplaces, filled with shops, traders, and daily activity, making mosques here essential for accessible worship during work hours. The name “Teen Wali Masjid” (meaning “the mosque with three [domes/minarets]”) likely refers to a distinct architectural feature, such as three domes or three prominent sections, which makes the mosque easily recognizable. The alternate name “Masjid Arbiya” suggests a connection with Arabic learning or traditional Islamic education, possibly indicating past or present association with religious teaching. The mosque facilitates the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Daytime prayers, especially Dhuhr and Asr, are often attended by shopkeepers, workers, and visitors from the surrounding bazaar.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 751/3, Sader Bazar, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh 241001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Hardoi
Pincode: 241001
Longitude: 27°43 N
Latitude: 80.80 E