Star Mosque

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Star Mosque, or Tara Masjid, stands in the Armanitola area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, distinguished by its ornate Islamic architecture adorned with distinctive blue-star motifs. Built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir (also known as Mirza Ahmed Jan), the mosque exemplifies the decorative traditions of its era. Its cultural significance extends beyond its architectural merit—the building appears on the Bangladeshi taka currency, specifically the ৳5 note.