Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna

Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna is one of the popular tourist attractions in Khulna. While holidaying in Khulna do not miss out on the Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna. Get to know more about Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna through Khulna Travel Guide.


Khulna Info


Khulna is one of the happening and exciting cities in Bangladesh. It is Bangladesh's third largest city. Khulna is situated in the Khulna district towards the southwestern part of the country. The city is tucked on the banks of the lovely Rupsha river. It is where you can kickstart your journey to the Sunderbans which is home to the Royal Bengal Tigers.


The Mongla seaport is located 60 kilometers away from Khulna city. The city is well-connected to the capital city of Bangladesh by train, road, rail and water. Khulna lies towards the north of the Bay of Bengal and is a part of the world's largest delta.










Tourist Attractions in Khulna


There is no dearth of places to see and explore in Khulna. Khulna promises great sightseeing in Khulna with its alluring beaches and tourist attractions. Some of the favorite Khulna Tourist Attractions are:

• Mongla
• Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna
• Shrine of Hajrat Khan Jahan Ali
• Kustia, Khulna (include Shilaidaha Thakur Bari)
• Ronvijoypur Mosque

Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna


The Shat Gambuj Mosque in Khulna was built by Azam Ulugh Khan Jahan in 1459. It stands majestically on the east bank of large sweet-water tank, encircled by a canopy of trees. It is situated in the Bagerhat near the seacoast, near the mangrove forests of the Sunderbans. The Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna is one of Bangladesh's largest multi-domed mosques.

Though Shat means 60 in Bengal there are 81 domes or gambuj which adorn the roofs of the Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna. The mosque houses 77 squat domes which include 7 chauchala. Besides the mosque houses a prayer hall which has 11 arched doorways facing the east, 7 doorways in the south and 7 in the north. Moreover, the Shat Gambuj Mosque, Khulna is separated into 7 aisles and 11 bays. The architecture of the mosque reflects Tughlaq architecture in Delhi. The mosque is 160 feet in length and 108 feet in width. The mosque is built with red burn mud.