Baitul Mukarram National Mosque

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Baitul Mukarram National Mosque is the national mosque of Bangladesh, renowned for its modernist architectural style and central location in Dhaka.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mosque
national mosque
architecturalStyle Islamic architecture
modernist architecture
capacity tens of thousands of worshippers
country People's Republic of Bangladesh (from East Pakistan)
surface form: Bangladesh
culturalRole symbol of Islamic heritage in Bangladesh
venue for national religious events
denomination Sunni Islam
function place of worship
governedBy Islamic Foundation Bangladesh NERFINISHED
hasElement mihrab
minbar
multiple entrances
hasFacility ablution areas
administrative offices
separate prayer spaces for women
heritageStatus important modern architectural monument in Bangladesh
inspiredBy Masjid al-Haram in Mecca NERFINISHED
locatedIn Bangladesh NERFINISHED
Dhaka NERFINISHED
Dhaka District NERFINISHED
Dhaka Division NERFINISHED
locationCityCenter Motijheel area NERFINISHED
near Motijheel commercial area NERFINISHED
Paltan area NERFINISHED
central business district of Dhaka
notableFeature absence of traditional dome
cube-shaped main prayer hall
large open courtyard
multiple prayer galleries
orientation qibla towards Mecca
religion Islam
significance national mosque of Bangladesh
status major Islamic landmark in Bangladesh
tourist attraction in Dhaka
surroundedBy busy urban roads
commercial complexes
symbolizes Islam as state religion of Bangladesh
usedBy Muslim community of Dhaka
international visitors
visiting Muslims from across Bangladesh
usedFor Eid prayers
Friday congregational prayers
daily prayers
religious gatherings

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Bangabandhu National Stadium nearbyLandmark Baitul Mukarram National Mosque