The historic Majidbaria Shahi Jame Mosque is on the verge of destruction

Patuakhali Correspondent: The historic Majidbaria Shahi Jame Mosque of Mirzaganj Upazila in Patuakhali district was established 500 years ago during the Sultanate rule as one of the examples of ancient Muslim architecture. Masjidbaria Mosque is located 20 km south-west of Patuakhali town and 12 km east of Barguna district town.

Although this antiquity is under the archeology department of the government on paper, it is now on the verge of destruction due to extreme negligence. The existence of door-window doors and pillars is on the verge of disappearing due to lack of long-term reforms. It is known that this royal mosque was established 500 years ago during the Sultanate rule.

The area has been named Masjidbaria after the name of this mosque. Although the mosque has lost its beauty and heritage due to lack of renovation, hundreds of men and women visit the historic mosque every day. In 1465, an independent sultan named Ruknuddin Shah Bakla of the Elias Shahi dynasty built a domed mosque at Majidbaria village of Mirzaganj police station.

Later a mason named Ujiyal built the mosque. The mosque has three beautifully decorated arches, three arched paths to the east, six eight-cornered minarets, a verandah with two windows on the east-north and south sides.

Inside the mosque are some of the oldest surviving examples of Muslim architecture. Adjacent to the mosque is a large tank. Devotees perform ablution and bath here. But the locals have a different idea. Their idea is that the mosque has miraculously sprouted from the ground.

There are two graves on the south east side of the mosque. Yakin Shah and Kalashah of Parganas are lying here. The Entezamia Committee organizes an annual gathering of 30 Kartik every year. In the mahfil, various scholars of the country preached. Local resident Zahid Hasan said the mosque is now an archeological site Under the department. However, many forms of beauty of the mosque have been lost due to lack of renovation for a long time.

The rest of the beauty if you do not take the initiative to reform quickly May be lost. In this regard, Mirzaganj Upazila Vice Chairman Shahidul Islam said, if the mosque is renovated quickly, it will become more attractive and attractive. The history and tradition of Muslim rule in Bangladesh will survive for a long time as an Islamic architecture.