Construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya, mandated by the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, is expected to commence in May next year. The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust, responsible for the mosque in Dhannipur, plans to appoint in-charges in various states in February to raise funds for the project. The Supreme Court’s historic decision on November 9, 2019, supported the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya and directed the allocation of an alternative plot for a mosque. While the consecration ceremony for the Ram temple is scheduled for January 22, 2024, mosque construction has not yet started.
Zufar Farooqui, Chief Trustee of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation, mentioned that the final mosque design would be ready by mid-February, administrative approval would follow, and the site office would be established in February. Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2023, with the delay attributed to design changes and financial constraints. The mosque’s new design spans 40,000 square feet, an increase from the initial 15,000 square feet. The trust is considering appointing individuals in different states to raise funds rather than opting for a crowdfunding campaign, with a decision expected in February.
The mosque, named Mohammad Bin Abdullah Ayodhya Mosque, will be accompanied by a hospital, library, community kitchen, and museum on the government-provided land. The IICF aims for transparency and accountability in fundraising, relying on regional teams for financial support. The Supreme Court had allocated five acres of land in Dhannipur, Ayodhya, to the Sunni Central Waqf Board Uttar Pradesh for mosque construction. The IICF, responsible for the project, plans to build various facilities alongside the mosque, with the completion timeline depending on fund availability. Talks have been held with a Mumbai-based group tasked with the construction committee.
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