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Arifail Mosque

Brahmanbaria · Places of worship

Arifail Mosque, Brahmanbaria
Photo: Mohammad Hedayet Sarker · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

This 17th-century mosque stands on the bank of the Sagar Dighi at Arifail village in Sarail upazila. With its three domes it is a fine example of Mughal building. Its thick walls, corner turrets and arched decoration are well preserved. An old tomb known as the Jora Kobor (twin graves) stands next to it.

How to get there

Board a CNG auto-rickshaw in Brahmanbaria town. Get off at Sarail Sadar; Arifail is then a few minutes by rickshaw.

Safety notes

Dress modestly at a place of worship, keep quiet during prayers and ask before taking photographs.

Other travel details

  • When to go: October–March
  • How long to allow: About 1 hours
  • From Dhaka: 103 km · 8 trains · Bus from ৳253

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Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

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