Heritage events at Binat Bibi Masjid

A calendar of worship, learning and stewardship.

The Weekly Rhythm

Devotion that does not pause.

The masjid maintains the unbroken rhythm of daily prayer that has continued here since 1457.

Five Daily Prayers

Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha — observed in congregation. Adhan times follow the local Dhaka schedule.

Friday Jumu’ah

The Friday congregation draws worshippers from across Old Dhaka. The khutbah is delivered in Bengali with Arabic recitation.

Qur’an Study Circles

Weekly study circles for adults and children — open to all and conducted in the courtyard during cooler months.

Upcoming Programmes

Living heritage in the year ahead.

A selection of upcoming heritage walks, lectures, conservation reviews and cultural collaborations.

12June
Heritage Walk

Old Dhaka Sultanate Walk

A guided morning walk linking Binat Bibi Masjid with three other surviving sultanate-era landmarks of Old Dhaka.

28July
Lecture

Bakht Binat & Women’s Patronage in Bengal

A scholarly evening on women patrons of Islamic architecture in 15th-century Bengal — reading the masjid as a primary source.

15Aug
Conservation

Annual Minaret Inspection

Conservation specialists conduct the annual structural review and tile assessment of the blue minaret. Open to invited researchers.

02Sept
Cultural

Indo–Bangladesh Heritage Dialogue

A cross-border cultural exchange convened in association with the Bangladesh Cultural Heritage Trust.

11Oct
Youth

Heritage Open Day for Schools

A day of guided visits, calligraphy demonstrations and storytelling for school children of Dhaka.

20Nov
Lecture Series

Brick & Lime — A Conservation Workshop

A two-day workshop on traditional brick conservation techniques as practised at the masjid, for heritage students and architects.

Stay informed

Want to receive event invitations?

Write to us — we maintain a small, hand-curated mailing list of researchers, partners and friends of the masjid.

Contact Us