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Mosque and shrine, Rajshahi

Shah Makhdum Dargahহযরত শাহ মখদুম (রহ.)-এর দরগা

Time needed
About half an hour.
best months
Nov–Feb
Cost
Free.

The shrine of Shah Makhdum Rupos, the Sufi saint linked with the coming of Islam to the Varendra region, near the Padma in the old part of the city.

At a glance

Known as
Shah Makhdum Rupos

About

Shah Makhdum is remembered as a saint who came to Bengal from Baghdad and settled on the river here; the city's airport is named after him. His tomb stands in a walled compound with a mosque, and visitors come all day to pray and offer respects.

It is a working shrine: dress modestly, take off your shoes where asked, and keep voices low.

Getting there: Rickshaw from the city centre towards the Padma.

Things to do

  • Combine with an evening on the riverfront nearby.

Good to know

  • Women should carry a scarf to cover their head.

Getting there

Read the Rajshahi guide

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Location

Shah Makhdum Dargah, Rajshahi
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