Arifil Mosque
| Arifile Mosque | |
|---|---|
আড়িফাইল মসজিদ | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Sarail Upazila, Brahmanbaria District |
| Country | Bangladesh |
Arifil Mosque is located in Bangladesh Arifil Mosque Location of the mosque in Bangladesh | |
| Administration | Department of Archaeology |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°04′12′′N 91°06′19′′E / 24.069882°N 91.1052014°E / 24.069882; 91.1052014 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Founder | Shah Arif |
| Completed | 1662 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 24.38 m (80.0 ft) |
| Width | 9.3 m (31 ft) |
| Height (max) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Materials | Brick; concrete |
The Arifile Mosque (Bengali: আড়িফাইল মসজিদ, Arabic: مسجد عارفايل) is a mosque, located in Sarail Upazila, in the Brahmanbaria District of Bangladesh.[1] [2] Founded by Shah Arif in 1662, the name of the mosque was derived from Arif, and now named Arifile; also known locally as the Arail Mosque. The mosque was completed in the Mughal style, which combined Bengali, Persian and Islamic architectural influences.
Arifile Mosque is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Brahmanbaria District and 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) northwest from Sarail Upazila.
Architecture
[edit ]Wonderful architectural techniques, styles and crafts outside the mosque reminds the beauty of the Taj Mahal.[1] [failed verification ] The rectangular mosque prayer hall floor is 24.38 by 9.3 metres (80.0 by 30.5 ft), and is approximately 8 metres (26 ft) high. Each wall is 1.6 metres (5 ft 3 in) wide, bearing the weight of the roof. The courtyard at the front of the mosque boundary has a modern gate, that faces towards the east. Four octagonal pillars strengthen the corners of the mosque and pass through the horizontal parapets those are topped with kalasa finials. Two big domes on the roof sit aside the middle main dome, based on the rectangular supporting structure inside the mosque like half domed vim. Out of five exits three in the east and each one in the north and south side, middle main door is bigger. All mihrabs are similar in size except depth of the middle of the west side. Ancient echo system applied here by smooth polishing of floor, walls, Mahrabs and domes inside to reflect addresses each corner equally.
The Arifile Mosque stands on the south-east of Sagardighi, a large water resort. It was discovered and repaired between 2009 and 2010.
The mosque is designed by friezes of blind merlons spiral scroll on the frames of mihrabs and rectangular frames. Middle, north and south doors are deep arched alcove. Half domed vim and middle mihrab ornamented with muqarnas works in stucco.
This mosque is managed by the Bangladeshi Department of Archaeology.
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b "Sarail Upazila". Sarail Upazila.
- ^ "Arifil Mosque". Banglapedia.
External links
[edit ]Media related to Arifil Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
