Nizam-Hasina Foundation Mosque

Nizam Hasina Foundation Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
OwnershipNizam Hasina Foundation
Location
LocationUkil Para, Bhola Sadar Upazila, Bhola District
Interactive map of Nizam Hasina Foundation Mosque
Coordinates22°40′42″N 90°38′59″E / 22.6784°N 90.6496°E / 22.6784; 90.6496
Architecture
ArchitectKamruzzaman Liton
TypeMosque
StyleModern traditional architecture
Groundbreaking1 June 2010 (2010-06-01)
Completed30 December 2016
Construction costApproximately 300 million BDT
Specifications
Capacity1,500
Dome4
Dome height (inner)60 feet
Minaret2
Minaret height120 feet
MaterialsBrick, sand, marble stone, cement

Nizam Hasina Foundation Mosque is a mosque located in Ukil Para, Bhola Sadar Upazila, Bhola District, Bangladesh. It is a modern mosque built with funding from the Nizam Hasina Foundation.[1][2][3]

History

The mosque was built on 24,000 square feet or 1.5 acres of land with the financial assistance of the Nizam Hasina Foundation, established by businessman Nizamuddin Ahmed and his family.[4] Construction of the mosque began in June 2010,[5] and was inaugurated in December 2016 by Tofail Ahmed, Ali Azam Mukul, and the Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.[6][7] The construction cost was approximately 300 million BDT. Around 52,000 laborers worked for seven years to complete the mosque.

Architecture

Architectural engineer Kamruzzaman Liton designed the mosque,[8] which is constructed with marble and other expensive stones featuring modern architectural artistry. The mosque is two-storied, with two minarets of 120 feet and four domes of 60 feet. Separate prayer areas and ablution spaces are provided for men and women. It also includes an Islamic library, a modern Hifzkhana (Qur’an memorization center), and a bathing area for those observing Itikaf during Ramadan. The mosque has three doors, two gates, two rooms for the khatib, imam, and muezzin, and an office for the foundation’s chairman. The mosque is illuminated at night and surrounded by flowering plants.[9][10][11]

See also

References

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