Mominpura, Nagpur
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Mominpura (hindi:मोमिनपूरा) is a locality in city of Nagpur
in Maharashtra
, India. Mominpura popularly known as the Chandni Chowk
of Nagpur. Small restaurants and hotels are open over night. Famous biryani
delicacies can be enjoyed here. Jama Masjid is the biggest Mosque
in Mominpura. There are many Mosques; namely, Gharib Nawaz Mosque, Masjid Ahl Al Hadith, Haidary Masjid, Masjid Aman ullah Seth, Choti Masjid, Masjid Qadar Sahab and many more. Mominpura is sarrounded by Ansar Nagar, Itwari
, Bajeria, Hansapuri, Boriyapura and Timki. During the Month of Ramadan
there held a big Market
of Cloth, footwear, ornaments etc. People from all over Nagpur come here for shopping. The streets were full of crowds in Ramadan.
are remembered as great scholars of Urdu and Persian during the reign of Maharaja Senasaheb Subha Chhatrapati Raghuji Bapusaheb Bhonsle III. They founded 'Jhajjar Bagh' at Hansapuri (Now Mominpura). In this location, they built their residence 'Aina-e Mahal', a well and a Masjid (now Masjid Ahle Hadith). 'Jhajjar Bagh' also known as 'Subedar ka Bada' was located where nowadays Mohammad Ali Road at Mominpura, Jama Masjid, Mohammad Ali Sarai and Furqania Madrasa are located.
s. Babbu Hotel, Bartania Hotel are known for 'Biryani'.Hotel Tanvir,Hotel Taj Al-kausar, Al- Yaseen, Haji Hotel, Rahman hotel, Gulgula hotel are also very popular. During Ramadan
, these restaurants are open 24 hours.
migrated to India
with Islam
ic teaching. There are many Madrasas: Jamia Arabia, Darul Ulum, Khankahe Ashrafia and many more.
In a dramatic turn, however, his followers brought the body back to Mominpura, as they did not agree to certain conditions put Tajbagh dargah
committee for burial. They broke open the lock of the Mohammed Ali Serai's gate and apparently buried the Baba in front of the school inside the Serai at 5.30 am. The Serai management protested the act and also approached Tehsil
police station
. It filed a complaint of trespassing against the followers of Baba.A police said that the followers had assured they would take the body to Mominpura burial ground but later deviated from the plan. The followers broke the Serai's lock in presence of police and this triggered the Gherao at the CP office later in the day.One of the agitators told that it was not right to bury the Baba in the Serai that has the Jama Masjid close by.
"There are bound to be clashes and frequent skirmishes if the two venues are so closely located.
During festivals, it can get difficult.
Devotees of one venue may be inconvenienced by presence of another,"
he said.
This led to rioting between two groups, rioters burned the belongings of Baba.The rioters pelted stones, damaged properties and also attacked police personnel and vehicles. Around 20 vehicles, parked in the Sindhi Lane, were damaged. A few traffic policemen were attacked by the protestors near the Geetanjali Talkies. Some injured civilians and policemen were taken to the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital. A strong posse of riot police was deployed at the pickets in disturbed areas. A youth was critically injured in the riot.A section of the rioters ransacked the office of president of Mohammed Ali Serai and damaged its properties. Another group torched the belongings of Baba Mustafa. Police had to fire several tear gas shells and resort to lathicharge.
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India. Mominpura popularly known as the Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk , originally meaning moonlit square or market, is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, now in central north Delhi, India...
of Nagpur. Small restaurants and hotels are open over night. Famous biryani
Biryani
Biryani, biriani, or beriani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables. The name is derived from the Persian word beryā which means "fried" or "roasted"....
delicacies can be enjoyed here. Jama Masjid is the biggest Mosque
Mosque
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
in Mominpura. There are many Mosques; namely, Gharib Nawaz Mosque, Masjid Ahl Al Hadith, Haidary Masjid, Masjid Aman ullah Seth, Choti Masjid, Masjid Qadar Sahab and many more. Mominpura is sarrounded by Ansar Nagar, Itwari
Itwari
Itwari is a railway station, junction & terminus about 5 km from Nagpur Railway Station in Maharashtra state of India.A few trains also terminate at this station. It is also a narrow gauge line railway junction. The station code is ITR and is managed by South East Central Railway...
, Bajeria, Hansapuri, Boriyapura and Timki. During the Month of Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
there held a big Market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
of Cloth, footwear, ornaments etc. People from all over Nagpur come here for shopping. The streets were full of crowds in Ramadan.
History
Three brothers Ghulam Ali (Kotwal), Mohammad Saaduddin (Subedar) and Mohammad Saladuddin (Minister and Kotwal) from JhajjarJhajjar
Jhajjar is a town in Jhajjar district in the Indian state of Haryana.-Geography:Jhajjar is located at . It has an average elevation of 220 metres .-Demographics:...
are remembered as great scholars of Urdu and Persian during the reign of Maharaja Senasaheb Subha Chhatrapati Raghuji Bapusaheb Bhonsle III. They founded 'Jhajjar Bagh' at Hansapuri (Now Mominpura). In this location, they built their residence 'Aina-e Mahal', a well and a Masjid (now Masjid Ahle Hadith). 'Jhajjar Bagh' also known as 'Subedar ka Bada' was located where nowadays Mohammad Ali Road at Mominpura, Jama Masjid, Mohammad Ali Sarai and Furqania Madrasa are located.
Restaurants
There were many restaurantRestaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
s. Babbu Hotel, Bartania Hotel are known for 'Biryani'.Hotel Tanvir,Hotel Taj Al-kausar, Al- Yaseen, Haji Hotel, Rahman hotel, Gulgula hotel are also very popular. During Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
, these restaurants are open 24 hours.
Madrasas
Many scholars from the Middle EastMiddle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
migrated to India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
with Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
ic teaching. There are many Madrasas: Jamia Arabia, Darul Ulum, Khankahe Ashrafia and many more.
Mosques
| List of Mosques of Mominpura |
|---|
| Jama Masjid |
| Masjid Gharib Nawaz |
| Faizan-e-Madina |
| Haidary Masjid |
| Masjid Bakar kasab |
| Kala jhanda Masjid |
| Masjid Qadar Sahab |
| Masjid Aman-Ullah Seth |
Dargahs (tombs)
There are many Tombs of Muslim Saints who migrated here from Arab World. Tomb of Hazrat Tajuddin (r.a.) is in Tajabad, Nagpur.| Known Saints in Mominpura |
|---|
| Hazrat Kamal-Uddin (R.A) |
| Hazrat Jalal-Uddin (R.A.) |
| Hazrat Shahab-Uddin (R.A.) |
| Hazrat Mustafa Ansari (R.A.) |
Conflicts
Hazrat Mustafa Baba, who stayed in front of a doctor's clinic in Mominpura, had followers from many nearby states. The mercurial Baba had become famous for miraculous spiritual powers. On the night of June 28, 2011, Baba passed away, after which his followers buried his body in the playground owned by Central Tanzim Committee, which is not a notified area for burial. Baba's funeral procession had headed to Mota Tajbagh in the late evening after daylong controversy.In a dramatic turn, however, his followers brought the body back to Mominpura, as they did not agree to certain conditions put Tajbagh dargah
Dargah
A Dargah is a Sufi shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Sufi saint. Local Muslims visit the shrine known as . Dargahs are often associated with Sufi meeting rooms and hostels, known as khanqah...
committee for burial. They broke open the lock of the Mohammed Ali Serai's gate and apparently buried the Baba in front of the school inside the Serai at 5.30 am. The Serai management protested the act and also approached Tehsil
Tehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
police station
Police station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
. It filed a complaint of trespassing against the followers of Baba.A police said that the followers had assured they would take the body to Mominpura burial ground but later deviated from the plan. The followers broke the Serai's lock in presence of police and this triggered the Gherao at the CP office later in the day.One of the agitators told that it was not right to bury the Baba in the Serai that has the Jama Masjid close by.
"There are bound to be clashes and frequent skirmishes if the two venues are so closely located.
During festivals, it can get difficult.
Devotees of one venue may be inconvenienced by presence of another,"
he said.
This led to rioting between two groups, rioters burned the belongings of Baba.The rioters pelted stones, damaged properties and also attacked police personnel and vehicles. Around 20 vehicles, parked in the Sindhi Lane, were damaged. A few traffic policemen were attacked by the protestors near the Geetanjali Talkies. Some injured civilians and policemen were taken to the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital. A strong posse of riot police was deployed at the pickets in disturbed areas. A youth was critically injured in the riot.A section of the rioters ransacked the office of president of Mohammed Ali Serai and damaged its properties. Another group torched the belongings of Baba Mustafa. Police had to fire several tear gas shells and resort to lathicharge.