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Bait Ur Ruf Mosque – Marina Tabassum

Bait Ur Ruf Mosque – Marina Tabassum

2012

Bait Ur Rouf Mosque emerged from a deeply personal story of resilience and community. Following the loss of her husband and family, a woman donated a portion of her land for the mosque. After her passing, her granddaughter—architect Marina Tabassum—led the project as designer, client, fundraiser, and builder.

Set in a dense Dhaka neighborhood, the mosque is elevated on a plinth and rotated 13 degrees to align with the qibla, prompting a bold spatial solution: a cylindrical prayer hall inscribed within a square, creating light courts at each corner. Raised on eight peripheral columns, the hall is surrounded by ancillary spaces formed between the cylinder and the square.

Built from handmade brick, the mosque breathes through its porous walls, offering natural ventilation and illumination. Inspired by Sultanate mosque traditions and fully community-funded, it functions as both a spiritual sanctuary and a vibrant public space—where architecture and life gently intertwine.

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  • Bangladesh,
  • Marina Tabassum,
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