Information on Masjid-e-Gumbad (Hyderabad, Telangana) - History & Architecture

Masjid-e-Gumbad is located in the Ayodhya Nagar Colony, in the Mehandipatnam region in Hyderabad in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is a modern mosque with a unique architectural style and pattern. The land of the mosque was really subjected to different types of legal hassles before the immediate construction took place. It is to be remembered that local people used to attend prayer meeting on the barren land without any type of shelter. They used to battle during the 5 times prayer a day experiencing the extreme cold during the winter season and extreme hot during the summer season. It is one of the most visited mosques by the local worshippers in this region.

Masjid-e-Gumbad Religious Significance

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 the religious center of attraction where different types of things happen in Mehandipatnam region in the name of religion and its related activities and functions. Normally, this mosque is crowded and busy during the timings of daily prayer meetings. On the other hand, that the wholehearted prayer requesting at this mosque for the wishes are fulfilled in professional and personal life soon after visiting this mosque to a great extent. This mosque plays a significant role in the local community of Muslim people. Masjid-e-Gumbad is visited by international and domestic tourists because of its religious significance. They come here in order to really enjoy the unique architectural beauty of this modern mosque with a lot of perfection. They are permitted to go around this particular mosque premises in order to understand the architectural and religious significance of this holy site.

Masjid-e-Gumbad Architectural Significance

According to the local legends, Masjid-e-Gumbad's area largely consists of a large sized dome shaped mausoleum that is dating back several years. This mosque includes 4 tall minarets and a large sized dome with a lot of perfection. This huge mosque building structure has the capacity in order to accommodate nearly 3000 people. The prayer hall has large decorative doors and windows. The courtyard of this mosque is really apt for conducting religious functions and activities. During the Ramadan season, the domes and minarets are laminated with colorful light arrangements. The building structure is very well-maintained with trained staffs.

Festivals at Masjid-e-Gumbad

Masjid-e-Gumbad conducts special prayer meetings on the auspicious days and festive days such as Milad un Nabi, Lailat al Miraj, Milad un Nabi (Shia), Lailat al Bara'ah, Laylat al Kadr, Ramadan, Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), Eid-al-Adha, Waqf al Arafa - Hajj, Day of Ashura and Hijra - Islamic New Year. This mosque can be easy and directly reached because it is well-connected with the nearest National highway that connects Lakdi-Ka-Pul and Airport. This mosque largely conducts special mass prayer meeting on those Islamic calendar dates like Muharram, Rabi' al-awwal, Safar, Rabi' al-thani, Jumada al-thani, Jumada al-awwal, Rajab, Sha'aban, Shawwal, Ramadan, Dhu al-Hijjah and Dhu al-Qi'dah. Most of the NRI's of this region visit this mosque during their home visit without fail.