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Shalbari Mosque and Imambara
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The historic Shalbari Mosque is located near Voularhat, 20 km west of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila. According to the inscriptions found in Shalbari Mosque, this mosque was built in 1215 Banga. The later renovations resulted in major changes in the original design of the mosque. There is a dilapidated Imambara at a distance from Shalbari Mosque. Shalbari Mosque and Imambara are considered to be contemporary. The exterior of the Imambara is 19 feet 6 inches long and 13 feet wide. Besides, there are 4 doors each on the east and west walls and 1 door each on the north and south. Different types of religious events are organized in Imambara.

 

how to go

Thakurgaon can be reached by road and rail from Dhaka. Karnaphuli Paribahan, Hanif Enterprise, Nabil Paribahan, Bablu Enterprise and Kaya Paribahan etc. can go from Dhaka to Thakurgaon by bus. From Thakurgaon district town, one can take autorickshaw or CNG to go to Shalbari Masjid in Vaularhat.