Information on Azizia Mosque (Hyderabad, Telangana) - History & Architecture

Azizia Mosque is located in Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is one of the prominent mosques in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad. It is situated on the main road that connects Lakdi-ka-pul and Airport. It is headquarter of Students Islamic Organisation of India and Islamic Center of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. It is the largest and a beautiful mosque in Mehdipatnam. It is one of the most sought after mosques by the Muslim communities of Mehindipatnam and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Azizia Mosque Religious Significance

During Ramadan, Azizia Mosque largely witnesses a crowd of nearly 7000 worshipers. It is to be noted that worshippers come from far and near in order to worship here. It is to be noted that worshipers includes not only of Muslim Indians but also Turkish, Arabs and Africans. The sermons of Friday are largely delivered both in Arabic and Urdu language which are mainly focused on contemporary or current issues. On the other hand, Friday sermons delivered can be directly accessed on YouTube by worshippers across the world. The web 3.0 technology was embraced by this particular mosque which increased its popularity among the English speaking Muslims and youth has skyrocketed with a lot of perfection. In Ramzan, women, young and old come in droves to this mosque. In the wee hours during Ramzan, this mosque largely attracts worshippers for the 'Tahajjud' namaz and 'Taraveeh' prayer offered. Imams of this mosque are highly qualified and vast experienced in various religious activities and functions. Worshippers do consult the Imams of this mosque for their personal and professional issue in order to lead a happy and prosperous life with family members, relatives and close friends in the given society. Worshippers have great attachment with this particular mosque because of its religious significance to a great extent.

Azizia Mosque Architecture Significance

Azizia Mosque consists of four large floors with Wuzu Khana or the Place of Ablution at each and every floor. The architectural style and pattern of this mosque has a blend of Mughal and local mosque form. The prayer hall is large enough to accommodate local people in large number. The ceiling and flooring design is as per the religious manner of Islam. The legs and hand washing space is sufficient enough to meet the large number of crowd. The steps that lead to the entrance of the Mosque are attractively carved with a lot of perfection. The architectural significance of this particular mosque can't be compared with any other local mosque of this region because it is very unique in various aspects. This mosque is visited by foreign and domestic tourists and visitors because of its special architectural significance. It is really quite different from modern and medieval mosques of Old City of Hyderabad in its architectural features.

Festivals at Azizia Mosque

Most of the festive and auspicious days are celebrated in a religious manner at Azizia Mosque to a great extent. After the 'Fajar' prayers each and everyday, worshipper can get their sugar levels and BP freely. The recitation of the Imam who leads the prayers attracts a large number of worshippers from local and abroad. The Quran recitation by Imams of the grand mosque at Makkah is attended by good number of local people. According to the latest report, a good number of Arabic language knowing Yemenis, Somalis and Sudanese flock to this Masjid for daily prayer plus during the festive and auspicious occasion as per the Islamic religious calendar. Even Non Resident Indians based in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries visit this mosque whenever they are back home in Hyderabad.