Shrine of Shah Makhdum Ruposh
হযরত শাহ মখদুম রূপোশের দরগাহ
The city's best-known shrine, resting place of the Sufi saint after whom Rajshahi's airport is named.
At a glance
- Where
- Rajshahi district, Rajshahi division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), late autumn (Oct–Nov) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Shah Makhdum Ruposh was a Sufi from Baghdad who reached Bengal in the late 13th century and is remembered for spreading Islam across the Varendra region. His shrine, the dargah, stands in the old part of Rajshahi near the Padma, and the neighbourhood around it is still called Dargapara. Pilgrims come throughout the day to pray, and the place gets much busier during the yearly urs. Rajshahi's Shah Makhdum Airport carries his name.
How to get there
Take a rickshaw or auto-rickshaw to Dargapara in the city; it is close to the Padma riverfront.
Good to know
Dress modestly, take off your shoes where asked and keep your voice down. Women may have a separate area for prayer.
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Common questions
Where is Shrine of Shah Makhdum Ruposh?
Shrine of Shah Makhdum Ruposh is in Rajshahi district, Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Rajshahi is about 265 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Shrine of Shah Makhdum Ruposh?
Take a rickshaw or auto-rickshaw to Dargapara in the city; it is close to the Padma riverfront.
When is the best time to visit Shrine of Shah Makhdum Ruposh?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), late autumn (Oct–Nov) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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