Because of India’s size and population, it is home to members of many different religious and ethnic groups, all of whom coexist happily. The same holds true in Kolkata.
We welcome people of various faiths and cultural backgrounds, and the Islamic population in Kolkata is sizable. There are reportedly over 450 mosques in Kolkata. The list of Kolkata’s most well-known mosques is as follows.
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Nakhoda Mosque
Located at the corner of Zakariya Street where it intersects Rabindra Sarani in Central Kolkata’s Chitpur neighborhood, the Nakhoda Mosque is one of the biggest mosques in Kolkata. It can hold up to 10,000 people.
Abdar Rahim Osman acted as the building’s first architect in 1926. The building’s design was inspired by Indo-Aryan styles. A large mosque with a dome and twin minarets. Kolkata’s mosque is a popular destination for visitors.
The mosque’s main entrance was inspired by Fatehpur Sikri’s Buland Darwaza.
Mosque of Tipu Sultan
One of Kolkata’s most well-known mosques is the Tipu Sultan Mosque. The mosque is a historical and cultural landmark. Historic mosque in Kolkata that attracts tourists of all faiths and backgrounds.
It was Tipu Sultan’s youngest son, Prince Ghulam Mohammed, who commissioned the construction of this structure in 1832. It’s a relic of a bygone era with its own unique architectural style.
The mosque includes two main aisles, several domes, and four soaring minarets at its four cardinal points.
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Hooghly Imambara
Located in the Hooghly area of West Bengal, on the outskirts of Kolkata, is the Shia mosque that is also called Imambarah known as Hooghly Imambara. Architect Muhammad Mohsin finished the structure in 1861.
There is a big clock tower at the building’s front gate and two stories within. Throughout the mosque, the walls are carved with patterns and verses from the Holy Book. The mosque’s interior is embellished with candles, marble, and hanging lanterns.
The Imambara is most famous for its pair of towers, which stand at a lofty 85 feet in height. Men and women have exclusive use of the two towers.
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Karabakh Tank Mosque
Located in the city of Metiaburuz, the Karbala Masjid is a revered Shiah religious site. To the best of my knowledge, every other mosque adheres strictly to the Sunni tradition. The architectural and artistic achievements of Islamic culture are on full display in this mosque.
A Few More Mosques in Kolkata
Other well-known mosques in Kolkata include the Masjid-e-Mohamadi in Park Circus, the Jumma Masjid, and the Lal Masjid at Colootolla.
In addition to the Jumma Masjid in Mullickbazar, there is the Rajabazar Barri Masjid, the Ahl-e-Hadees Mosque on Marquis Lane, the Habib-ul-Masaajid near Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, and the Jumma Masjid in Rajabazar.
Myself Aditya and I am from Mumbai, India. As an intern, I joined the local news agency in Mumbai named “The Mumbai News”. Now I am working with various News Agencies and I provide them reports from Mumbai and other parts of India.
