Mithapukur Mosque Explained

Mithapukur Mosque
Native Name:মিঠাপুকুর মসজিদ
Native Name Lang:bn
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Religious Affiliation:Islam
Municipality:Mithapukur
District:Rangpur
Country:Bangladesh
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Architecture Type:mosque
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Mithapukur Mosque is an early 19th-century mosque in Mithapukur, Bangladesh.[1] Evidence shows it was built in the Mughal period,[1] and in recent years the Department of Archeology has listed it as an archaeological monument of Bangladesh.

The Mosque is located around half a mile northwest of Mithapukur at the upazila headquarters.[1]

History

According to inscriptions, the mosque was built by Sheikh Mohammed Asin, the son of Sheikh Sabir and grandson of Sheikh Moazzam. It was completed on a Friday, in 1226 AH (Muslim year) (1811 AD).

Architecture

The mosque has a rectangular base and three domes.

Location

The mosque is found on Rangpur-Bogra highway, 4 km south of the town of Rangpur District.

References

25.5783°N 89.2695°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://mithapukur.rangpur.gov.bd/node/216699/%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 . bn:দর্শনীয় স্থান . Sightseeing . Mithapukur Upazila . bn.