Seven Domed Mosque
Shajahan Rd
About
Satgumbad Mosque, translated in English as Seven Domed Mosque located in the Muhammadpur area of Dhaka city, the building exhibits seven domes - three over the prayer chamber and four over the corner towers. Hence it is known as Satgumbad (seven domed) Mosque. The mosque occupies the western end of a slightly raised masonry plinth 26.82m by 25.60m, which is enclosed by a low wall with a gateway in the middle of the eastern side. This arched gateway with flanking ornamental turrets is exactly in alignment with the central doorway of the mosque proper. The top of the gateway could be approached from either the north or the south by an ascending flight of steps.
