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This mosque, to be constructed by the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust on land allotted in Dhannipur village, follows the Supreme Court directives in the 2019 Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title verdict. This verdict paved the way for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The mosque, to be known as the “Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid“, is a tribute to Prophet Muhammad. The All India Rabta-e-Masjid, an organization of mosques across the country, made this announcement after the cleric’s meeting in Mumbai. The site of the mosque is situated approximately 22 km away from the original location of the Babri Masjid, which was demolished on December 6, 1992.
During the meeting, it was revealed that the design of the Dhannipur mosque would be inspired by ancient Islamic architecture. Renowned Pune architect Imran Sheikh will oversee the construction, ensuring a blend of tradition and beauty. Zufar Farooqi, chairman of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, shared that the mosque’s dimensions would be disclosed soon, expressing confidence that it would emerge as one of the world’s most beautiful mosques due to its traditional aesthetics.
To fund the construction of the mosque, along with facilities like a hospital, kitchen, and library, a target of over ₹300 crore has been set. Farooqi outlined a blueprint for fundraising, expressing hope that the drive would be successful. Construction is poised to begin promptly after the necessary funds are collected, marking a significant step in the realization of this culturally and spiritually important project.
