Zebun Nessa Mosque
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| Zebun Nessa Mosque | |
|---|---|
জেবুন নেসা মসজিদ | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Ashulia, Dhaka District |
| Ownership | Mohd Idris Shakur |
| Year consecrated | 2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
  Shown within Dhaka  Zebun Nessa Mosque (Dhaka division)  Zebun Nessa Mosque (Bangladesh) | |
| Administration | Ministry of Religious Affairs |
| Coordinates | 23°54′01″N 90°19′38″E / 23.9004°N 90.3272°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Saiqa Iqbal Meghna |
| Type | Neo-islamic |
| Style | Islamic Architecture |
| Funded by | Mohd Idris Shakur |
| General contractor | Studio Morphogenesis Ltd. |
| Groundbreaking | 2019 |
| Completed | 2023 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 6500+ |
| Dome | 01 |
| Site area | 6060 square feet |
The Zebun Nessa Mosque (Bengali: জেবুন নেসা মসজিদ) is an urban mosque which is located in Ashulia on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque is an architectural project designed by Studio Morphogenesis under the direction of Saiqa Iqbal Meghna. Completed in 2023, the mosque which covers an area of 6060 square feet was commissioned by a local textile factory owner Mohd Idris Shakur to honor his late mother.[1][2]
The mosque was commissioned by the land owner Mohd Idris Shakur, managing director of IDS Group, to honor his late mother, Zebun Nessa, and provide a sanctuary for the workers of Fashion Forum Limited, a nearby industrial complex under his ownership.[3][4][5] Its construction work was formally started in 2022.[6] The mosque was designed by Studio Morphogenesis under the leadership of Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, with the construction ending in 2023.[7]
Architecture
The mosque was designed in a pink concrete in order to soften the harsh industrial surroundings along with reflecting the traditional terracotta tones of Bengal's Mughal architecture. On the exterior, red cement and broken bricks are organized to form mosaic-style flooring and sloping surface.[8] The mosque which is situated at the bank of a lake is elevated on a high plinth, inspired by vernacular structures built on mounds to protect against flooding.[9] It is a square base surrounding a circular prayer hall. Four enclosed gardens serve as light courts that enhance natural illumination and ventilation.[10] There is a huge thin shell dome in the middle of the quadrangular structure of the mosque.[11]
