New mosque opens in India with land donated by Sikh community
Mosque in Punjab constructed with land and funding from Sikh villagers, seen as powerful act of interfaith solidarity amid hate-fueled politics
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A new mosque has opened in Umerpura, Punjab, after Sikh residents donated land and funds for local Muslim residents to have a place of worship. The Madina Mosque was inaugurated on December 7, 2025, ending years of travel to neighboring villages for prayers.
Former village head Sukhjinder Singh Nooni and his brother Avninder Singh donated six acres and 500,000 rupees ($5,500) to start construction. Additional Sikh contributions followed. The foundation stone was laid on January 12, 2025, with Shahi Imam Maulana Usman Rehmani Ludhianvi highlighting the initiative.
The inauguration drew Muslim and Sikh residents, religious scholars, and local leaders. The first congregational Asr prayer was led by Maulana Ludhianvi. The Shahi Imam praised the interfaith collaboration as a “golden page” in Punjab’s history, emphasizing love, peace, and brotherhood.
Mufti Marghoob-ur-Rehman urged worshippers to maintain consistent prayer, honoring the Sikh donors’ gesture. Local officials and activists from both communities were recognized for their support. Sukhjinder Singh Nooni expressed personal peace in seeing the mosque completed and emphasized coexistence.
Villagers see the mosque as a quiet but powerful affirmation that ordinary people can choose solidarity over fear, even amid divisive politics.
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