Mosque and shrine, Lalmonirhat

Nidaria Mosqueনিদাড়িয়া মসজিদ

Time needed
Under an hour.
Cost
Free.

A small three-domed Mughal-era mosque at Nidaria, a protected monument and one of the oldest standing buildings in the district.

At a glance

Domes
Three

About

The mosque stands on a raised platform with a walled front yard and an arched gate, its three domes over a single prayer hall. It is still used for prayer.

It is a short stop, best combined with the Harano mosque on the same day.

Getting there: By auto from Lalmonirhat town; ask locally for Nidaria.

Things to do

  • Look at the gate and the domes from the front yard.

Good to know

  • Avoid prayer times and dress modestly.

Getting there

Read the Lalmonirhat guide

Nearby

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Harano Mosque

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Ulipur Munshibari

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Location

Nidaria Mosque, Lalmonirhat

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