Photo of Kherua Mosque — Md. Wahidur Rahman Protik · CC BY-SA 4.0
Destination guide
Kherua Mosque
খেরুয়া মসজিদ
A roughly 440-year-old mosque standing in Khondakar Tola, Sherpur — three domes, octagonal corner towers, and a blend of Sultanate and Mughal architecture. Prayers are still held five times a day — travellers say this mix of living history and everyday use is what moves them most.
History & significance
By the Persian inscription on the front wall, construction dates to 989 Hijri — 1582 CE. The builder was Mirza Murad Khan Kakshal, son of Jahar Ali Kakshal — nearly all accounts agree; Sherpur was then an administrative area under Ghoraghat, and Mirza Murad was likely its jagirdar or foujdar. Folklore circles the courtyard grave of Abdus Samad Fakir; scholars remain unsure about the name's origin. Guides say one of the two inscription stones is now in a Karachi museum. The site is protected by the Directorate of Archaeology.
How to get there
About 20–23 km south of Bogura town. Bus from Charmatha to Sherpur is ৳30, then auto/easy-bike for ৳10–20 — say 'the mosque' and drivers know it. The whole ride takes 20–30 minutes. The route runs past Dhanutmor and Tola Gate, beside Jabaliya Rahmat High School.
Entry fee
No verified entry fee yet
Nobody reports any ticket — it's a living village mosque, so assume free; still, confirm before you go.
Opening hours & best time
Hours not verified — come in daylight, and be quiet during prayer times.
Best time
Any daylight hour — many time their visit around Asr prayers; history lovers come in any season.
Traveller tips
It's a living mosque — dress modestly, and if you're not praying, best to stay outside during congregational prayer.
There's a wudu area and tube-wells on the side; the interior holds about 100 worshippers.
Locals complain rainwater seeps through the domes — restoration is ongoing; look at the lime-mortar work on the walls.
Wild birds now nest in the wall's pigeon holes — they photograph beautifully.