Bajra Shahi Mosque: Noakhali

Bajra Shahi Mosque, also known as the Taj Mahal of Bangladesh by the local people is a spectacular monument situated in Noakhali. It is named after the Bajra village under Sonaimuri Upazila.

Mar 23, 2021
 



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Bajra Shahi Mosque, also known as the Taj Mahal of Bangladesh by the local people is a spectacular monument situated in Noakhali. It is named after the Bajra village under Sonaimuri Upazila. The inscriptions on the central doorway depict its foundation in 1741 -42 AD. Jamindar Amanullah built a large tank in front of his house covering 30 acres of land. The mosque is built on the bank of this now-dead tank. It was built during the reign of the Mughal emperor Muhammed Shah. The emperor requested the famous alim Hazrat Mawlana Shah Abu Siddique to be the imam of this graceful mosque. He accepted the request and became the first imam of this historical mosque. Since then his heirs are still carrying out the responsibility. Bajra Shahi Mosque has 116 feet in height and 74 feet in width. The 3 domes are around 20 feet each. The middle dome is relatively longer. The base foundation of this is also 20 feet. There are 3 doors to enter the mosque. The graves of Zamindar Amanullah, his brother Sanaullah and their mother are also at the back of the mosque. The mosque is thankfully well preserved over the years. As inscribed on the main door both in Persian and Bangla, the mosque was refurbished in 1909.


How to go Reaching the Bajra Shahi Mosque has the easiest route to follow. If you are starting from Dhaka, you need to reach the Maizdi area of Noakhali first. Then you can take the local bus service to reach Sonaimuri. You can also take the CNG or auto rickshaws. Then you will find the Bajra Hospital and then make just another 2 meters to the west to reach your desired destination.

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Where to stay There are quite a few hotels in Noakhali where you can stay during your vacation. Some of them are Circuit House, Royal Hotel, Pubali Hotel, Hotel Al Morshed, Hotel Rafsan, Noakhali Guest House, etc. The room fares are pretty reasonable and food services are also quite easy. Bajra Shahi Mosque is a symbol of our rich heritage and spiritual lives of the people from time immemorial. So if you love history and spirituality, this mosque is a must-visit for you. The beauty and great scale of this monument will make you feel divine. This place is such a beautiful invention. A comfortable and nice place to go.

Writer: Shanjana Hossain Information collected


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