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Nine Dome Mosque
About Nine Dome Mosque
The Nine Dome Mosque (Noy Gombuj Masjid) stands on the west bank of Thakur Dighi in Bagerhat, in Khulna Division, although it is filed under Barishal on this site. It dates from the 15th century and is one of the monuments of the UNESCO-listed Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat.
As the name suggests, its roof carries nine domes, arranged in three rows of three over a square prayer hall, supported on internal stone pillars. The walls are thick brick, with rounded towers at the corners and terracotta decoration around the prayer niches, though much has weathered over the centuries. The setting by the old pond is quiet and green.
It is a short walk across the pond from the Khan Jahan Ali Shrine, and a few minutes’ drive from the Sixty Dome Mosque and Singair Mosque. Evergreen Bangladesh Tours includes it on private Bagerhat tours with a local guide.
Things to do
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See the nine domes
Look at how the domes sit in a neat grid over the square hall, a classic Bagerhat layout.
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Terracotta work
Find the remaining terracotta decoration around the prayer niches inside.
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Walk around Thakur Dighi
Link the mosque with the Khan Jahan Ali Shrine on the opposite side of the pond.
Getting there
In Bagerhat: next to Thakur Dighi, a short walk from the Khan Jahan Ali Shrine.
From Khulna: about an hour by road to Bagerhat.
Where to stay
Stay in Khulna, or in Bagerhat town for an early start.
Tours that visit Nine Dome Mosque
Holiday Tours
Bangladesh Cultural and Heritage Discovery Tour
from $800 per person
Short Tours
Dhaka, Barisal & Sundarbans Heritage Tour
from $300 per person
Holiday Tours
Explore the Natural Beauty of Bangladesh
Price on request
Holiday Tours
Ten Days Across Bangladesh
from $800 per person
Questions
Where is the Nine Dome Mosque?
On the west bank of Thakur Dighi in Bagerhat, near the Khan Jahan Ali Shrine.
Is it part of the UNESCO site?
Yes, it belongs to the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat.
How long does a visit take?
About half an hour, more if you walk around the pond.
Is there a dress code?
Dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering.