Baitul Mukarram Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
বায়তুল মোকাররম জাতীয় মসজিদ بيت المكرّم المسجد الوطني
The structure of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque resembles the Kaaba in Mecca
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ownership	Government of Bangladesh
Leadership	Hon'ble Senior Imam: Hafez Maulana Mizanur Rahman Al Qasmi. Hon'ble Imam(s): Hafez Maulana Mohibullahil Al Baki An Nadvi, Hafez Maulana Ehsanul Haque & Hafez Maulana Mohiuddin Qasmi. Hon'ble Chief Muazzin: Hafez Kari Maulana Kazi Masudur Rahman. Hon'ble Muazzin(s): Hafez Kari Maulana Habibur Rahman Mishkat & Hafez Kari Maulana Muhammad Ishaq.
Year consecrated	1959
Status	active
Location
Location	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Location in Bangladesh
Administration	Ministry of Religious Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Architecture
Architect(s)	Abdulhusein M. Thariani
Architectural type	National Mosque
Architectural style	Islamic Architecture
Groundbreaking	27 January 1960
Completed	1968
Specifications
Capacity	40,000
Height (max)	99 feet

Baitul Mukarram in Dhaka, the National Mosque of Bangladesh. Its design looks like the Kaaba in Mecca.

Baitul Mukarram (which means "The Holy House" in Arabic) is the national mosque of Bangladesh. It is located in the heart of Dhaka, the capital city. This mosque is a very important place for Muslims in Bangladesh.

A Look at Baitul Mukarram Mosque
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A Look at Baitul Mukarram Mosque

Baitul Mukarram is one of the largest mosques in the world. It can hold about 40,000 people at one time. This makes it a huge gathering place for prayers, especially during important Islamic festivals.

How Was It Built?

The idea for Baitul Mukarram came about in 1959. Construction officially began on January 27, 1960. The mosque was designed by an architect named Abdulhusein M. Thariani. It took several years to build, and it was finally completed in 1968.

Unique Design of the Mosque

The design of Baitul Mukarram is quite special. Unlike many traditional mosques that have a large dome, Baitul Mukarram does not. Instead, its main building looks like the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Kaaba is the most sacred building in Islam. This unique design makes Baitul Mukarram stand out.

The mosque has several entrance porticoes, which are like covered porches. These porticoes have domes, adding to the mosque's beauty. The main building itself is about 99 feet tall.

What Happens Inside?

Inside the mosque, there are large prayer halls. These halls are where Muslims perform their daily prayers. The mosque also has a special area called the mihrab, which shows the direction of the Kaaba. There is also a minbar, which is a raised platform where the Imam (prayer leader) gives sermons.

Baitul Mukarram is not just a place for prayer. It also has shops, libraries, and offices. This makes it a busy center for the community.