List of Names & Information on Famous Mosques in Hyderabad

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 prime pilgrimage centre for the Muslims in and around the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad is Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah which is one of the most venerated monuments situated in 'Devan Devadi' in Hyderabad. It is to be highly noted that during the 8th and 10th days of Muharram, a large number of Muslim people visit this Mosque without fail with faith. At this holy Dargah or Mosque, apart from offering different types of prayer, an individual can also offer silver, gold, coconuts and flowers.

Jama Masjid perfectly encloses an ancient Turkish bath in its complex, which is regarded unique in all aspects among the other mosques of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad. It is located in the close vicinity of Mecca Masjid, Golconda Fort and Charminar. The entire building structure is largely known for its Indo Islamic - Qutub Shahi style and pattern of architecture to a great extend. This uniqueness makes tourists and adherent worshippers thronged this Mosque.

A large number of Muslim devotees gather at Khairtabad Mosque on all Islamic occasion, events and festivals with much dedication and commitment. On Fridays, local people gather in large number for special prayer at this particular mosque. It is a part and parcel of the life of Islamic community of this region. This mosque largely caters to the requirements and needs of the people of Khairtabad and its surrounding neighborhoods to a large extend.

Masjid-E-Khaja Gulshan is known among its worshippers for its strict discipline of following the Islamic rules and regulations with a lot of perfection. The Obligatory Prayers or Al Faraidh such as The Fajr (Dawn) Prayer, The Dhuhr (Noon) Prayer, The A'sr (Afternoon) Prayer, The Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer and The Isha (Evening) Prayer. The Mosque also conducts the necessary Wajib or Friday congregational prayer with the participation of local worshippers.

Masjid-e-Gumbad is the most sought after special prayer site for the Friday religious assembling in this particular region. It is to be highly noted that thousands of worshipper attend the Friday prayer with much commitment and dedication in this Mosque with a lot of perfection. This Mosque has immense value among the local Muslim communities. It is to be highly remembered that worshippers largely assemble at this particular spot to hear the political and religious speeches plus religious saying given by the Imams of this mosque.

It is to be highly noted that there are detailed and certain strict requirements mentioned in Sunni Figh for the spot of worship to be regarded as Mosque. Mian Mishk Masjid comes under this category. Therefore, it is not a Musallas. This particular mosque largely follows the Islamic Sharia law with a lot of perfection that really satisfies the Muslim communities of this region. Ramadan events are specially marked with festivity in this mosque with large scale participation of local people.

Shahi Mosque is known among the local worshippers for its age-old Islamic tradition and culture that is followed with a lot of perfection. Religious activities and functions are conducted in a royal manner at this particular mosque to a great extent. This mosque can perfectly accommodate only 100 worshippers at a time for prayer but still people gather in its surroundings in large number. This mosque has two kitchens or Niyaz Khanas built on either side.

Spanish Mosque is built in the estate that was given as the honorific title of Paigah to Nawab Abul Fateh Khan Taig Jung Bahadur who is regarded as founder of Paigah family's second Nizam named Nawab Nizam Ali Khan. It is strongly believed that Nawab Sir Vikhar-ul-Umra Iqbal-ud-Dowla built this particular mosque with the help of a photograph or as seen in Spain to recreate it in Hyderabad. He used all the latest technology and skills of artisans to build it in a successful manner.

As Toli mosque is situated in close proximity from Mecca Masjid, Muslim community give equal importance to both these mosque during prayer meeting and festivity. A good number of local Muslim people visit this mosque on Friday prayer with much commitment and dedication. This mosque follows the strict rules and regulation mentioned in the Islamic books. It is known among the locals for its special prayer meetings that cater to the needs and requirements of the local population in this region.

Hayat Bakshi Mosque is one of the most sought-after mosques of this particular region. The religious activities held in this mosque are related to educating future imams and teaching of the Quran. In this mosque, special prayers are held in the morning hours of Eid al-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr. During the Ramadan events, the mosque hosts iftar dinners immediately after sunset for its large community people who attend it without fail.

This particular mosque is the most sought after prayer site for the Friday assembling in this region. Thousands of men attend the Friday prayer with much dedication and commitment in this Mosque. It has immense value among the Muslim community. Worshippers assemble here to hear the religious and political speeches and saying given by the spiritual heads. It is the best center of attraction where things happen in the old city in the name of religion.