NakhodaMasjid, Kolkotta,

NakhodaMasjid, Kolkotta,

Nakhoda Mosque is a century-old mosque situated in Kolkata with a prayer hall with a capacity of around 10,000; the mosque is regarded as one of the busiest mosques in Kolkata. The architectural design of the mosque is stunning, and the entire structure is built with red sandstones. This magnificent mosque is 151 feet high and is one of the largest mosques in Kolkata.

The mosque was built as an imitation of the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, Agra, by Kutchi Memon Jamat, a small community of Sunni Muslim community from Kutch. Abdur Rahim Osman, a leader of the Kutchi Memon Jama'at, who funded the building, was a shipping prince: The mosque was named Nakhoda, meaning Mariner. The foundation stone was laid on 11 September 1926. The total cost incurred for the construction was 1,500,000 Indian rupees in 1926. The mosque's prayer hall has a capacity of 10,000. The masjid has three domes and two minarets which are 151 feet high. In addition, there are an additional 25 smaller minarets which range from 100 feet to 117 feet high. The gateway is an ersatz of the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri. For this purpose, granite stones were brought from Tolepur. Inside is a superb exhibition of exquisite ornamentation and artistic extravaganza.


Address:

Rabindra Sarani, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

West Bengal

District:

Kolkata

Year Built:

1926