Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, National mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The mosque covers an area of multiple levels with a central prayer hall featuring a white dome and surrounding smaller domes along its perimeter.
Architect Abdulhusein M. Thariani designed the mosque in 1959, and construction finished in 1968 as part of Bangladesh's national identity development.
The mosque functions as Bangladesh's central Islamic institution, hosting daily prayers and major religious celebrations for up to 40,000 worshippers simultaneously.
Located in central Dhaka, the mosque includes educational facilities, meeting rooms, and a library dedicated to Islamic studies and community programs.
The building combines traditional Mughal architectural elements with modern design principles, incorporating gardens that regulate natural airflow through its prayer halls.
Location: Dhaka
Inception: 1968
Architects: Abdulhusein M. Thariani
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Capacity: 40000
GPS coordinates: 23.72944,90.41222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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