Nakhuda Masjid


Address:
Rabindra Sarani, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073

Nakhuda Masjid is the greatest and most beautiful mosque in Kolkata. It is present at the corner of Zakaria street near Central Kolkata. Approx. 10k-15k people offer Namaz . When you enter in the mosque the two ponds are there for waju, which increases its beauty. One of the most interesting fact is about its name Nakhuda- means mariner as the mosque was founded by the prince of ship , named kutchi Memon. The foundation stone was laid on 11 September 1926. The total cost incurred for the construction was 1,500,000 Indian rupees in 1926. 
According to Wikipedia, The masjid has three domes and two minarets which are 151 feet high. There are an additional 25 smaller minarets which range from 100 feet to 117 feet high.

The gateway is an ersatz of the Boland  darwaja at Fatehpur shikri. For this purpose granite stones were brought from Tolepur. Inside is a superb exhibition of exquisite ornamentation and artistic extravaganza.
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