Sylhet Shahi Eidgah

Shahi Eidgah,Sylhet

Shahi Eidgah is an open prayer hall situated in Sylhet, north-east Bangladesh, three kilometers to the north-east of the circuit house, meant for the Eid prayers. More than 100,000 people can perform prayer at same time in this Eidgah. It is also one of the most visited tourist spots in the city.Couple of years ago the gates were rebuilt to ensure safety and security.

History

The Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb built the Shahi Eidgah on a hill in the 17th century. It looks like a grand fort but is actually meant for Eid congregation (the two biggest Muslim festivals)

References

See also: Sylhet District

Mosques in Bangladesh

	Baba Adam's Mosque Bagha Mosque Baitul Falah Baitul Mukarram Binat Bibi mosque Chandanpura Mosque Chawk Mosque Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah Goaldi Mosque Guthia Mosque Kartalab Khan Mosque Katabon Mosque Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque Kusumba Mosque Laldighi Mosque Momin Mosque Nakhalpara Sapra Mosque Nayabad Mosque Nine Dome Mosque Saat Masjid Shaista Khan Mosque Sixty Dome Mosque Sona Mosque Star Mosque Sura Mosque Sylhet Shahi Eidgah Taleb Mohammed Lodi jame Mosjid Taltoli Jame Mosjid Wali Khan Mosque

Category Islam in Bangladesh Mosques by country List of mosques in Bangladesh Mosques in Dhaka

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