Mosque and shrine, Kushtia
Jhaudia Shahi Mosqueঝাউদিয়া শাহী মসজিদ
- Time needed
- An hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
An old domed mosque in Jhaudia village, south-west of Kushtia town, protected as an archaeological site and busy with visitors and a small fair every Friday.
At a glance
- Status
- Archaeological site
- Friday
- Weekly fair
About
The mosque takes its name from the village. It is built of brick with plaster and ceramic decoration, a row of domes over the prayer hall and slender corner towers, in the style of the late Mughal period.
On Fridays people come from around the region to pray and make vows, and a fair grows up outside. Other days it is quiet, which suits a closer look at the façade.
Getting there: CNG or bus from Kushtia town to Jhaudia, under an hour.
Things to do
- Look at the ceramic and plaster work on the façade.
Good to know
- Avoid prayer times if you want photographs; dress modestly.
