Goaldi Mosque
গোয়ালদী মসজিদ
A small single-domed Sultanate-era mosque from 1519, with finely carved terracotta and stone.
At a glance
- Where
- Narayanganj district, Dhaka division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
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Built in 1519 during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah, Goaldi Mosque is one of the few surviving buildings from Sonargaon's time as a Sultanate capital. The single dome sits on a square brick hall, and the mihrabs carry delicate stone and terracotta carving. It stands in a village a short ride from Panam, and few visitors make the detour. Nearby is a later Mughal mosque, making a neat pair.
How to get there
Rickshaw or auto from Panam Nagar, about 10 minutes.
Good to know
It is still used for prayer; visit outside prayer times and dress modestly.
Common questions
Where is Goaldi Mosque?
Goaldi Mosque is in Narayanganj district, Dhaka division, Bangladesh. Narayanganj is about 29 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Goaldi Mosque?
Rickshaw or auto from Panam Nagar, about 10 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Goaldi Mosque?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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