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This is a list of notable mosques in India , organised by state or union territory . As of 2021[update] , India had more than 55,000 active mosques and had the third largest Muslim population in the world.[ 1] [ 2]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands [ edit ]
Name
Location
Image
Year
Religious branch
Remarks
Jama Masjid
Bhilai
1967
Sunni Deobandi
First mosque in the world built in the shape of Arabic word Yā Allāh
In Manipuri tradition, Laishang (mosque) denotes a place where the Jumu'ah prayer is performed, while Penjaga (musalla) refers to smaller prayer houses used only for daily Salat . By 1819 CE, 13 Laishangs and 11 Penjagas were reported across the Muslim settlements of Manipur.[ 10]
Historical Laishangs (Mosques) and Penjagas (Musallas) in Manipur before 1819 CE
Laishang (Mosque)
Penjaga (Musalla)
Md. Saani’s Lainingsang (Kangla Sanathong)
Fundrei Penjaga
Moirangkhom Sangoi Laishang
Hairok Penjaga
Kangla Ukok Sangoi Laishang
Ukhongsang Penjaga
Ningthounai Sangoi Laishang
Thoubal Moiching Penjaga
Erong Chesaba Sangoi Laishang
Malom Khongmangbang Penjaga
Mayang Imphal Sangoi Laishang
Uroop Penjaga
Sangai Yumfam Sangoi Laishang
Khetri Bengul Penjaga
Awang Laikai Sangoi Laishang
Lamsang Taokhong Penjaga
Lilong Sangoi Laishang
Khomyam Penjaga
Makha Laikai Sangoi Laishang
Moirang Taokhong Penjaga
Kairao Sangoi Laishang
Pangal Tabi Penjaga
Kairao Sangoi Laishang (duplicate)
Porompat Sangoi Laishang
There are several mosques in Mizoram:[ 11]
Aizawl Mosque
Pushpak Masjid
Jame Masjid (Lunglei)
Kolasib mosque
Kohima Jama Masjid is built in 1906[ 12] [ 13]
Qadam e Rasool, Cuttack
Bukhari Baba Mosque, Cuttack[ 14]
Dewan Bazar Masjid, Cuttack[ 15]
Nimasahi Masjid, Cuttack
Shahi Mosque, Cuttack
Jama Mosque, Cuttack
According to Sikkim government official site there are 7 most in whole Sikkim by region[ 16] :-
East Sikkim
Gangtok Masjid
Singtam Masjid[ 17]
Ramgpo Masjid
North Sikkim
South Sikkim
Namchi Masjid
Jorthang Masjid
West Sikkim
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^ "List of Mosques in India" . www.hellotravel.com . Retrieved 6 June 2021 .
^ "Hindus, Muslims come together to preserve Assam mosque" . The Times of India . 26 April 2019. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 26 May 2025 .
^ Yazdani, Ghulam (1947). Bidar, Its History and Monuments . London: Oxford University Press . pp. 196– 197.
^ Cousens, Henry (1905). Bijapur, the Capital of the Adil Shahi Kings: A Guide to Its Ruins . Scottish Mission Industries Company. pp. 67– 70.
^ "1400-year-old mosque to be restored to its original form" . The Hindu . 28 June 2011. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 3 July 2022 .
^ "Kerala to have India's largest mosque" . The Times of India . 10 February 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2022 .
^ Sathish, V. M. "Gulf contributes to help build mosque in Calicut - News - World - Emirates24|7" . www.emirates247.com . Retrieved 3 July 2022 .
^ "Raj Bhavan MP | The Hon'ble Governor" . governor.mp.gov.in . Retrieved 3 July 2022 .
^ "Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries Part 4" . e-pao.net . Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2025 .
^ Tribal Atlas Mizoram (PDF) . Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department Government of Mizoram. 2020. pp. 89, 93. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 November 2025.
^ Gogoi, Bhadra (14 June 2020). "Mosques to remain closed in Nagaland till June 30" . NORTHEAST NOW . Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025 .
^ "A Muslim leader's tryst with peace in Nagaland" . MorungExpress . Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025 .
^ HolidayLandmark. "Mosques in Odisha |Mosques in Odisha|Famous Mosques|List of Mosques|Popular Mosques|Top Mosques" . www.holidaylandmark.com . Archived from the original on 11 November 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025 .
^ Yamin, Dr. Mohammed. "Islamic Monuments in Cuttack" (PDF) . magazines.odisha.gov.in . Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025 .
^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF) . sikkimeccl.gov.in . Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025 .
^ The Tribune (6 October 2023). Sikkim floods: Mosque turns into relief centre to provide aid to affected people (Television production). Retrieved 8 October 2025 – via YouTube.
^ Dalrymple, Sam. "Gedu Mian and the Partition of Tripura" . Partition Studies . Retrieved 3 December 2025 .
^ "CHAPTER: 3 MOSQUES AND DARGAHS IN BARAK VALLEY" (PDF) . macl-ustm.digitallibrary.co.in . Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2025 – via Maulana Azad Digital Library.
^ "State-wise List of Centrally Protected Monuments and Sites « Archaeological Survey of India" . asi.nic.in . Retrieved 3 July 2022 .
Elsewhere
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Chhattisgarh
Goa
Jharkhand
Lakshadweep
Meghalaya
Uttarakhand
Sovereign states States with limited recognition
Dependencies and other territories
Sovereign states States with limited recognition Dependencies and other entities
Sovereign states Associated states of New Zealand Dependencies and other territories
Sovereign states Dependencies and other territories