Masjid-e-Noor (Rupsha Zamindar Bari)
| Masjid-e-Noor | |
|---|---|
মসজিদে নূর | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Chandpur District |
| Ownership | Muhammad Gazi Chowdhury Foundation |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Rupsha Bazar, Rupsha Zamindar Bari, Faridganj Upazila |
| Country | Bangladesh |
Interactive map of Masjid-e-Noor | |
| Coordinates | 23°8′2.2″N 90°47′11.7″E / 23.133944°N 90.786583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Funded by | Rupsha Zamindar Bari |
| Established | 1284 Bengali calendar 1877-78 AD |
| Construction cost | 20,000 Rupees |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Length | 47 Feet |
| Width | 40 Feet |
| Dome | 39 |
Masjid-e-Noor (Bengali: মসজিদে নূর) is a congregational mosque established in 1284 Bengali year.[1] The site is located in Rupsa North Union of Faridganj Upazila, in the Rupsha Bazar area, at the boundary of the zamindar house, next to the family cemetery of the zamindar house.[2] Since it was built by the Rupsha zamindar, it is more commonly known as the Rupsha Zamindar Estate Mosque.[3][2] It was constructed at the initiative of Mohammad Ghazi Chowdhury at a cost of twenty thousand rupees. Over time, the mosque has been expanded three times. Currently, a foundation formed in the name of the mosque's founder manages the mosque.[2]
Infrastructure
In terms of length and width, the prayer hall of the mosque is 47x40 feet. Including the boundary, the mosque covers an area of 53x30 feet, which includes a spacious courtyard, accommodating additional people during Friday prayers and Ramadan.[3] A huge pond with a stepped ghat on the western side is used for ablution. Due to population growth, the main building of the mosque has been expanded three times.[1]
Architecture
Masjid-e-Noor is built in the Islamic architectural style. The main mosque has a total of forty-nine domes on the roof, including three large domes. In addition to four minarets at the four corners of the roof, there are several smaller minarets.[2] The domes and minarets are adorned with various designs carved in delicate marble stone work. There are three mihrabs on the qibla-facing wall. Additionally, the main mosque has several archways, each of which is decorated.[1]
Next to the entrance, there is a white marble plaque with the construction date and the name of the builder inscribed in Persian.[3]
Capacity
Inside the main mosque, 500 people can pray together. During Friday prayers and Ramadan, an additional two to three hundred people regularly attend.[3][2]
References
- ^ a b c Islam, Shariful (2026-03-02). "২০০ বছরের ঐতিহ্যের সাক্ষী 'মসজিদে নূর'" ['Masjid-e-Noor', witness to 200 years of heritage]. NTV (Bangladeshi TV channel) (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ^ a b c d e Farhad, Nurul Islam (2026-02-27). "কারুকার্যখচিত ঐতিহ্যবাহী রূপসা জমিদার বাড়ি জামে মসজিদ" [The intricately crafted traditional Rupsha Zamindar Estate mosque]. Chandpur Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ^ a b c d Islam, Shariful (2026-03-05). "দুই শতাব্দীর সাক্ষী রূপসা জমিদারবাড়ি জামে মসজিদ" [Rupsha Zamindar Estate Jame Mosque, a witness to two centuries]. Jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2026-03-05. Retrieved 2026-03-16.