Heritage events at Binat Bibi Masjid

A calendar of worship, learning and stewardship.

The Weekly Rhythm

Devotion that does not pause.

The masjid maintains the unbroken rhythm of daily prayer that has continued here since 1457.

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Five Daily Prayers

Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha — observed in congregation. Adhan times follow the local Dhaka schedule.

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Friday Jumu’ah

The Friday congregation draws worshippers from across Old Dhaka. The khutbah is delivered in Bengali with Arabic recitation.

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Qur’an Study Circles

Weekly study circles for adults and children — open to all and conducted in the courtyard during cooler months.

Upcoming Programmes

Living heritage in the year ahead.

A selection of upcoming heritage walks, lectures, conservation reviews and cultural collaborations.

12June
Heritage Walk

Old Dhaka Sultanate Walk

A guided morning walk linking Binat Bibi Masjid with three other surviving sultanate-era landmarks of Old Dhaka.

28July
Lecture

Bakht Binat & Women’s Patronage in Bengal

A scholarly evening on women patrons of Islamic architecture in 15th-century Bengal — reading the masjid as a primary source.

15Aug
Conservation

Annual Minaret Inspection

Conservation specialists conduct the annual structural review and tile assessment of the blue minaret. Open to invited researchers.

02Sept
Cultural

Indo–Bangladesh Heritage Dialogue

A cross-border cultural exchange convened in association with the Bangladesh Cultural Heritage Trust.

11Oct
Youth

Heritage Open Day for Schools

A day of guided visits, calligraphy demonstrations and storytelling for school children of Dhaka.

20Nov
Lecture Series

Brick & Lime — A Conservation Workshop

A two-day workshop on traditional brick conservation techniques as practised at the masjid, for heritage students and architects.

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