Article by: ATM Tahsin – Astute Horse
The Baitul Aman Jame Masjid Complex also known as Guthia Mosque of Barisal has a land area of fourteen acres which is larger than the 8.30 acres of the Baitul Mukarram national mosque of Bangladesh.
The Baitul Aman Jame Masjid complex consists of a mosque, a huge Eidgah, a graveyard, three lakes, madrasa and an orphanage. The mosque was established on December 16, 2003 and was inaugurated on October 20, 2006 and is celebrated as a tourist spot in Bangladesh. It is only an hour away from Hotel Grand Park, Barisal.
The mosque has separate praying facilities for women devotees. It embodies an outstanding atmosphere of sacredness for people from all over Bangladesh. The mosque reportedly took over 200 million BDT in costs to build and was completely funded by Mr. Sharfuddin Ahmed a local politician and a businessman.
The Baitul Aman Jame Masjid complex is beautifully decorated with all modern amenities for the local and the travelling devotees. The Azaan or call to prayers of this mosque has a very melodious tune and attracts fellow devotees from near and far. It is very beautifully lit at night and gives the devotees a very peaceful atmosphere. The mosque is situated along the Barisal-Swarupkathi road. If you are on a trip to the southern parts of Bangladesh, the Baitul Aman Jame Masjid complex is not a place one should miss visiting. One can easily stop here at the Guthia mosque on their way to Kuakata and enjoy one of the most famed tourist destination in southern Bangladesh.
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