Nakhoda Mosque

Nakhoda Mosque is the largest mosque in Kolkata. It is also a popular tourist site. It is located in the Chitpur area of the Burrabazar business district in Central Kolkata.

This mosque built in 1926 by a Kutch dweller, Abdar Rahim Osman. It took almost fifteen lakh rupees to construct this mosque.

The surroundings of the mosque are beautiful and are a true reflection of the spirit and vibe of the city. The streets and lanes around the mosque are lined with vendors who sell everything from brass utensils to Ittar.

The architecture of the mosque is magnificent. There are 25 small pillars in the mosque, which are approximately 100 ft tall and give a majestic look. The whole mosque is made from exquisite granite sourced from Tolepur.

The gateway of this mosque resembles the Buland Darwaza of Fatehpur Sikri, while the rest of the structure looks similar to Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. In the center of the mosque, you will see three large domes and two minarets.

Nakhoda mosque shows Indian and Saracenic styles of architecture. The inner walls of the mosque ornately decorated in orange, brown, and golden hues.