Islamic Heritage and Architecture Bespeckled Shariatpur’s Burir Hat Jame Masjid

Burir Hat Jame Masjid, located in Bhedorganj upazila of Shariatpur district, is one of the many Islamic architectural marvels in Bangladesh. This famous mosque was built nearly one hundred years ago. Of all the historic landmarks in the region, Burir Hat Jame Masjid holds a deep seated value of sentiment among the locals and the tourists alike.

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The old design of the mosque carries instance of Bengal’s Sultan era magnificence. The architectural genius mostly lies in its use of 20th century’s dynamic shift of material. Square in shape, it has a big dome in the middle with four smaller domes on four corners. Keeping akin to Islamic tradition and heritage, the mosque has two tall minarets visible from afar.   Locals say,artistry adorning the mosque was sourced from as far as England. Expensive stones were also brought in from Kolkata. Concrete and cement are the materials heavily used to build the interior and exterior of Burir Hat Jame Masjid.   The mosque’s exterior work shows speckled white – an expression to portray a similitude with the heavens. Domes and minarets feature more of the intricacies too.

Extension project carried out during the ‘80s have turned the place of worship for Muslims into its present monumental size.   Anyone with a curiosity about Islamic structure can have an opening glance through the visit to Burir Hat Jame Masjid. Since Burir Hat is a bazaar (‘hat’ in Bengali means bazaar), weekly religious congregation on Fridays is a scene not to be missed there.   The mosque is a place of worship thus a place of holiness and quietude. Whoever visits Burir Hat Jame Majid is to be aware of it. Also, wear a face-mask throughout the visit. Carry a hand-sanitizer always for personal safety and hygiene.  

To-do List in Shariatpur’s Burir Hat Jame Masjid

Take many snaps to up on social networking sites. Explore the details oriented in the structure’s design both in its inner and outer inlaid patterns. It is a place prolific of its time and architectural grandeur.   The mosque is a timestamp for its odds defying existence. It is a witness of a century old history. Pictures of the mosque are worth a collection anyone with a penchant for Islamic architecture. So don’t miss out paying a visit to this gem.  

Route to Shariatpur

Distance from Dhaka is Shariatpur is nearly 207 km. A five-hour journey can take a traveler to the district. Daily bus services are available from Dhaka’s Gulistan, Uttara, Jatrabari and Rampur. BRTC, Procesta, Elish, Gungun and Ajmeri are the chair-coaches ready to go at a fair of Tk80 and Tk.100.   Otherwise, taxi cabs can be hired for a rent of Tk.500 and Tk.1000 to travel to Shariatpur from Dhaka. Routes from different areas of Bangladesh have to be sorted out using available transport services.  Where to Stay

Accommodation and boarding places are fine. Noor Hotel International, Chondro Rest House, Hotel Sher Ali are few of the residential hotels in Shariatpur receiving guests and meeting their requests.

Restaurants and Eating Options

Many Chinese Restaurants, hotels serving Bengali food and various eateries are not to be missed in Shariatpur. Of them, Utshab Chinese Restaurant, Hotel Janata, Chikandi Food Park and Chilekotha Cafe & Restaurant are popular.  

More Sites to Visitin Shariatpur

Tinu Tagore’s House Kali Mandir, Mansha Bari Temple in Dhanuka, Rudrakar Moth, Chikondi Civil Court are very popular among travelers and sightseers. So, don’t miss to visit those great spots in Shariatpur before or after a tour to Burira Hat Jame Masjid.  

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Written by,  Md. Piare Ashek-E-Rasul

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