Mosque on an island
The mosque in Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake) - Lake Mosjid
Why locals love it
I am not sure about the locals but the people who take care of this structure and offer prayer daily - they love it! Sheikh Zaheeruddin, Great Grandfather of the present Mutawalli Saifuddin Ahmed, who had the Lake Mosque constructed around 1824-25.
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Why you should visit it
The Lake Mosque is the only example of a mosque in the middle of a lake in the city of Calcutta (Kolkata). It is located on an island. GPS POSITIONS Mosque - 22°30'40.8"N 88°21'20.5"E Cannons - 22°30'37.4"N 88°21'45.5"E
Special tip
Enjoy standing on the hanging bridge approaching the mosque and feed fishes in the lake.
The mosque in Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake) - Lake Mosjid
Dhakuria, Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045Mon-Su: 04:30-20:00