Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
A 19th-century Armanitola mosque encrusted with star-motif Japanese and English chinaware mosaic.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) is All year. November to February is the easiest season for travel across Bangladesh generally — cool and dry — while the monsoon between June and September is when the haors, waterfalls and hills are at their most dramatic.
Dhaka is known for capital city, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, muslin heritage.
Sunrise and sunset at Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) today
Useful for planning the golden hour — 12:49 of daylight.
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Heritage NaogaonFrequently asked questions about Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
Where is Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)?
Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) is in Dhaka district, Bangladesh, at 23.7203°N, 90.4033°E.
When is the best time to visit Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)?
The best season to visit Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) is All year.
What is Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) known for?
A 19th-century Armanitola mosque encrusted with star-motif Japanese and English chinaware mosaic.