Arifil Mosque

Arifile Mosque (Bengali: আড়িফাইল মসজিদ, Arabic: مسجد عارفايل) is in Sarail Upazila at Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh, founded by Shah Arif in 1662. Name derived from Arif to Arifile. Locally known as Arail Mosque. This is an example of Mughal architecture, which combined Bengali, Persian and Islamic influences.

Arifile Mosque
আড়িফাইল মসজিদ
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictBrahmanbaria District
OwnershipDepartment of Archaeology, Bangladesh
Year consecrated1662
StatusMosque, Active
Location
LocationSarail Upazila, Bangladesh
CountryBangladesh
Geographic coordinates24.069882°N 91.1052014°E / 24.069882; 91.1052014
Architecture
TypeMughal architecture
FounderShah Arif
Specifications
Length24.38 m
Width9.30 m
Height (max)8 m
Dome(s)3
MaterialsBrick and Concrete
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