Kherua Mosque
খেরুয়া মসজিদ
A three-domed brick mosque built in 1582, one of the oldest surviving Mughal-era mosques in Bengal.
Kherua Mosque lies on the outskirts of Shibganj town, about 22 km south of Bogra. A Persian inscription above the doorway dates it to 1582, and it was built by the son of a local nobleman, Mirza Murad Khan. The mosque is about 17 m long, with three hemispherical domes, octagonal towers at the corners, and brick walls 1.8 m thick. It combines Sultanate-period Bengali architecture with Mughal style. It stands among quiet lawns and palm trees, is a protected national monument, and is still used for prayer. Entry is free, but please do not disturb worshippers during prayer times. It can be combined with the Bhabanipur temple near Shibganj on the same day.
Opening hours
Open during the day (avoid service times)
Nearby sights
- Bhabanipur Shaktipith
- Mohammed Ali Palace Museum
- Jogir Bhaban
- Gokul Medh
- Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar
- Mahasthangarh
- Govinda Bhita
- Mahasthan Archaeological Museum