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History
The Nakhoda Mosque is the city's largest mosque, as well as one of its most beautiful structures. The mosque has the space to accommodate 10 thousand Namaz-seekers. It was constructed in 1926 by Abdar Rahim Osman, a Kutch resident, and cost over fifteen lakh rupees to complete. He had not built the mosque's initial structure, which was quite small, but he had made numerous additions to it.
Architecture
It was built in 1926 by Kutch resident Abdar Rahim Osman and cost over fifteen lakh rupees to finish. He had not built the mosque's original building, which was fairly small, but he had added to it on several occasions. Three enormous domes and two minarets adorn the mosque's core, adding to its beauty. The water tank inside the mosque, which is used to clean up before offering prayers, as well as the mosque's blue and white floor, are both nicely created.
The architecture of the Nakhoda mosque is a mix of Indian and Saracenic styles. The mosque's interior walls are ornamented with golden, orange, and brown tones.
Activities
- About 10,000 people can pray at a time in this huge mosque.
- You can take a walk around this beautiful mosque and engage with the variety of artifacts.
- The mosque also has an amazing exhibition of ornaments inside.
Tips for visiting
- Anyone interested in Kolkata's religion and culture will like the Nakhoda Mosque.
- Visitors of all faiths are welcome to visit the mosque.
- To gain access, you must dress suitably. Long pants, long-sleeved tops, and a head covering are required for women, whereas long pants and long-sleeved shirts are required for men.
- Upon entering, visitors must remove their shoes. Take a small bag with you to carry them in while you're out exploring.
Best time to visit
The mosque is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Visitors should avoid visiting during prayer hours, especially on Fridays, when the mosque becomes extremely busy and closed to non-Muslims. Up until around 10 a.m., when the nearby bazaar is quiet and the mosque is very attractive, is an excellent time to visit.
Nearby Atractions
- Armenian Church
- Howrah Bridge
- Eden Gardens
- Pareshnath Jain temple
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Md Jan Market: This is an in-store shopping market, one can get every necessary item needed.
- Ram Rahim Market: This market is very famous for its wholesale cosmetics market.
- Chandni Chowk Market: Here, you can get every kind of electronic stuff. Repairing electronic items is also done here.
- Zakaria Street Market: This market is famous for its mouth-watering street foods.
- Maidan Bidhan Market: This market is very cheap and has a good range of products.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel White house
- Hotel Relax
- Hotel Orchid Inn
- Afreen Guest House
Interesting Facts About Nakhoda Masjid
- Kutchi Memon Jamat, a small Sunni Muslim community from Kutch, Gujarat, designed the mosque after the inspired mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, Agra.
- This Masjid's most remarkable feature is its massive prayer hall, which can accommodate 10,000 worshippers.
