Masjid-e-Rasheed

The Masjid-e-Rasheed, also known as the Jame Rashid Mosque, and the Masjid-e-Rashidiyah, and the Taj Masjid, also sometimes spelled as the Masjid Jam-e-Rashid, is a Sunni Hanafi Friday mosque, located in the compound of Darul Uloom Deoband in Deoband, in the Saharanpur district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. This mosque is named after Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi, the second patron of Darul Uloom Deoband.

== Overview == The Masjid e-Rasheed is a distinct and noticeable mosque with an attractive dome and majestic minarets that has become a major tourist attraction for Muslims and others. At first glance, the mosque appears to be built at the time of Islamic arrival. The vast grounds, long galleries on either side of the central gate, and ample space outside make it attractive. On a moonlit night, the white stone tiles used in the mosque give a sight of Taj Mahal which tempts visitors to sit there for some time. A small, neat pond and a carefully arranged flower garden outside make it extremely beautiful. There are always a large number of people who come to see the mosque.