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Dhaka, often called the 'City of Mosques', has a history of Islamic architecture that dates back to the Mughal era. The city is home to thousands of mosques, from the historic Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) with its intricate motifs to the massive Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Dhaka's Muslim community is known for its intense devotion, especially during the annual Bishwa Ijtema, one of the largest Islamic gatherings in the world.
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque was designed in the shape of the Kaaba in Mecca and can hold over 40,000 worshippers.
Dhaka is the site of the Bishwa Ijtema, an annual three-day congregation that is considered the second-largest Muslim gathering after Hajj.
The Star Mosque in Old Dhaka is a 19th-century marvel decorated with hundreds of blue stars made from broken porcelain.
The Hussaini Dalan, built in the 17th century, is the primary center for the city's Shia community during Muharram.
Dhaka's historic Chawkbazar is famous for its 'Iftar Bazar', where unique traditional food like 'Boro Baper Polay Khay' is sold.
RuhVerse uses the University of Islamic Sciences (Karachi) method for Dhaka, widely used across Bangladesh.
Yes, Dhaka is west of Chittagong; the sun rises and sets a few minutes later in Dhaka than in Chittagong.
The Bishwa Ijtema is typically held in January or February each year on the banks of the Turag River on the outskirts of Dhaka.