Hooghly Imambara
Hooghly Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall and mosque in Hooghly, West Bengal, India. The construction of the building was started by Muhammad Mohsin in 1841 and completed in 1861. The building is a two storied structure, with a tall clock tower over the entrance gate. The mosque has intricate designs and texts from Quran engraved on the wall. The interior of the mosque is decorated with marbles, candles and hanging lanterns.
| Hooghly Imambara | |
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Main façade and clocktower of Hooghly Imambara | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Sect | Twelver |
| District | Hooghly district |
| Status | Mosque and Imambara |
| Location | |
| Location | Hooghly |
| Municipality | Hugli-Chuchura |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
Shown within West Bengal Hooghly Imambara (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°54′30.4″N 88°23′59.58″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Founder | Muhammad Mohsin |
| Date established | 1841 |
| Completed | 1861 |
| Website | |
| Hooghly Imambargah | |
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