Photo: Zaheed Sarwer Khan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Singair Mosque
About Singair Mosque
Singair Mosque stands in Bagerhat, in Khulna Division (it is filed under Barishal on this site), just across the road from the Sixty Dome Mosque. It belongs to the same 15th-century building tradition associated with Khan Jahan Ali and is part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat.
Where its famous neighbour impresses with size, Singair shows the style in miniature: a square brick hall under a single dome, thick walls, rounded corner towers and a gently curved cornice. Look for the terracotta decoration around the entrances and on the prayer niches inside.
Most visitors walk over after the Sixty Dome Mosque, then continue to the Khan Jahan Ali Shrine and the Nine Dome Mosque. Evergreen Bangladesh Tours includes it on private Bagerhat tours with a local guide.
Things to do
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Terracotta details
Look closely at the decorated brickwork around the doorways and prayer niches.
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Compare with the Sixty Dome Mosque
See how the same style works on a small scale, right across the road from the great mosque.
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Photography
The compact dome and corner towers make a neat composition in soft light.
Getting there
On site: a short walk from the Sixty Dome Mosque complex.
From Khulna: about an hour by road to Bagerhat.
Where to stay
Stay in Khulna, or in one of the simple hotels in Bagerhat town.
Tours that visit Singair 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
How far is it from the Sixty Dome Mosque?
Only a few minutes’ walk, just across the road.
Is it part of the UNESCO site?
Yes, it is one of the monuments of the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat.
How long does a visit take?
Around half an hour is enough.
Is there a dress code?
Dress modestly and remove your shoes if you go inside.