Mosque and shrine, Dinajpur
Nayabad Mosqueনয়াবাদ মসজিদ
- Time needed
- Half an hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
A small terracotta-decorated mosque of 1793 by the Dhepa river, said to have been built by the Muslim craftsmen who came to work on Kantajew temple.
At a glance
- Built
- 1793
- Upazila
- Kaharole
About
The village of Nayabad was land the maharaja gave to the temple's builders, and the mosque was raised for their prayers in the reign of Shah Alam II. It is oblong with three entrances on its front, domes on the roof and terracotta panels on the walls, many now worn.
It is a protected monument and still used for prayer. A visit takes a short while and fits easily with Kantajew, a couple of kilometres away.
Getting there: A van or auto from Kantanagar, a few minutes away.
Things to do
- Look for the surviving terracotta plaques on the front.
Good to know
- Avoid prayer times, especially Friday midday.
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