SLC-S33/W3 | Beyond the Map : Then & Now

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Assalamu Alaikum

Dear friends, I hope you are all well. I am also Alhamdulillah, by Allah's countless mercy, doing very well. The 33 season contest is ongoing, and in this season, in the 3rd week, dear brother @sohanurrahman has discussed a beautiful topic. I will sincerely thank him because he has given us such an opportunity, and we want to present this topic very beautifully, so let's go.

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Chakbochai Central Jame Masjid

Where is this place located, how can visitors reach it and when did you visit it?

This place is located in Gabtali upazila of Bogra. It is a mosque. A three-storey mosque inside a village is called Chakbochai Kendriya Jame Masjid. Such a big mosque is rarely seen inside a village. To go here, you have to go to Bogra district. From Bogra district, you have to go to Gabtali upazila. The location of this mosque is three kilometers away from Gabtali upazila. I went to visit that mosque with a friend a few days ago.

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The name of the Central Jama Masjid of Chakbochai is written on the wall

What is the history of this place and why is it important for your city or town?

This mosque is a very beautiful mosque. A beautiful three-story mosque in a village. Anyone who sees the mosque will be amazed. Such a beautiful mosque is not seen in the village. This is the most beautiful and most beautiful mosque in the Gabtoli area. I do not know much about the history of this mosque. All the people of the area pray in this mosque. It is an important place for Muslims. Every person in this area likes this mosque. Since there is a mosque here, they pray here regularly. So this mosque is important for this area.

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View of the Central Jama Masjid in Chakbochai from the street

How has this place changed over the years, or what traces of its past can still be seen today?

There was a small mosque in this place earlier. With the help of local people, this mosque has been expanded. The mosque is now three-storeyed. Everyone in this area comes to pray in this mosque. So that they can pray peacefully in the mosque. That is why this mosque has now been made three-storeyed. The craftsmanship inside and outside this mosque is very beautiful. There is a big mango tree in front of the mosque. It has been ripened under that mango tree. On Fridays, when there is no place to pray inside the mosque, people pray outside. The ablution and toilet facilities for the mosque have been built on the banks of the pond. There is a large pond next to this mosque. A tube well has been installed here to prevent water from running out in the tank due to lack of electricity at times.

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Pond next to the mosque

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Ablution room of the mosque

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Tubewell of the mosque

What can visitors experience or learn by visiting this place today?

This is a very beautiful mosque like the city of Bogra. This mosque is located in Gabtali Upazila of Bogra district. The mosque was previously small in size. Due to the large number of worshippers in the mosque, this mosque has been expanded. There is a huge pond next to this mosque. There is also a mango tree. There is a place to sit next to it. There is an ablution area. When visitors come to the mosque, they will learn about the importance of praying. They will be able to pray. They will be able to enjoy the beautiful beauty of this mosque.

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Mango tree next to the mosque

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A person was sitting under a mango tree

In your opinion, why should this place be preserved and remembered for future generations?

The largest mosque in Gabtoli Upazila is the Chakbochai Central Jame Mosque. Prayers are offered here every Friday. There is no space available inside this mosque on Fridays. So many people pray outside. There is a facility for praying outside this mosque. This mosque is being preserved by the people of the area. So that the next generation can use this mosque for praying. The mosque is very beautiful and is located in a large area.

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Ground floor of the mosque

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Ground floor and second floor of the mosque


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