🕌 Star Mosque (Tara Masjid, Dhaka)
Bangladesh
About This Sacred Site
The Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) in the Armanitola area of Old Dhaka is one of Bangladesh's most visually striking mosques. Originally built in the early 18th century, the mosque was extensively renovated in the 19th century with beautiful star-patterned mosaic tiles imported from Japan and England. Its small size belies its architectural significance — every surface is covered with intricate star motifs in blue, white, and other colors. The mosque remains a functioning place of worship in the heart of one of Dhaka's oldest neighborhoods.
Key Facts
- •Originally built in the early 18th century in the Mughal period
- •Renovated with Japanese and English star-patterned tiles in the 19th century
- •Every surface is covered with intricate mosaic star motifs
- •Located in the historic Armanitola area of Old Dhaka
- •One of the most photographed mosques in Bangladesh
Location
Coordinates: 23.7104, 90.3988
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