Gilabari Mosque

Gilabari Mosque
গিলাবাড়ি মসজিদ
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
DistrictLalmonirhat
StatusActive
Location
LocationGilabari, Saptibari Union
CountryBangladesh
Map
Interactive map of Gilabari Mosque
Coordinates25°54′41.7″N 89°23′42.9″E / 25.911583°N 89.395250°E / 25.911583; 89.395250
Architecture
StyleMughal
Specifications
Direction of façade
East
Capacity40
Length42 Feet
Width17 Feet
Dome3
Minaret15

Gilabari Mosque (Bengali: গিলাবাড়ি মসজিদ) is a congregational mosque built in Mughal architectural style. The religious establishment is located in Gilabari village of Saptibari Union, Aditmari Upazila, Lalmonirhat.[1] Inside this mosque, forty people can offer prayers in two rows.[2] The Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh has listed it as Gilabari Historical Ancient Mosque (Bengali: গিলাবাড়ি ঐতিহাসিক প্রাচীন মসজিদ), a protected heritage site.[3]

History

The exact construction date of the mosque is unknown, but the architectural features are of the Mughal style, which indicates that the mosque was built during the Mughal period. For preservation and restoration, during the Pakistan period, the exterior walls of the mosque were plastered once, and after independence, under Bangladesh's administration, the mosque's exterior walls were plastered and lime-washed several times.[1] On August 1, 2022, through a notification, the mosque was declared a protected heritage site.[3]

Description

Gilabari Mosque is constructed in a rectangular land plan over approximately seven decimal of land, including the courtyard.[1][3] The main building has a length of about 42 feet and a width of 17 feet. It has a total of 12 minarets, including three large domes. There are an additional three minarets at the main entrance of the mosque. The construction materials used include flat bricks, lime, and a mixture of brick mortar, which exhibit characteristics of Mughal masonry. Upon entry, an ancient well still stands in front of the main courtyard.[1] Over time, the main foundation of the mosque has sunk about 3 feet below the ground level.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Rob, Abdur (10 March 2026). "নিভৃত পল্লিতে মোগল আমলের প্রাচীন মসজিদ, এখনো হয় নিয়মিত নামাজ" [In a secluded village, there is an ancient Mughal-era mosque, where regular prayers are still held.]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b Hasan, Hasanuzzaman (18 February 2024). "সংস্কারের অভাবে ধ্বংসের মুখে ৪শত বছরের পুরনো গিলাবাড়ি মসজিদ" [The 400-year-old Gilabari Mosque is on the verge of destruction due to lack of renovation]. Saradin.News (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b c "প্রত্নতত্ব অধিদপ্তর কর্তৃক সংরক্ষিত ঘোষিত পুরাকীর্তির তালিকা — লালমনিরহাট" [List of declared archaeological sites preserved by the Department of Archaeology — Lalmonirhat] (PDF). Department of Archaeology (Bangladesh) (in Bengali). 31 August 2024.

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