Historical Kadam Mobarak Mosque

Most of the Muslim devotees of the port city are unaware of a hidden gem of Islamic heritage in the heart of the city.  The Kadam Mubarak Mosque, located in Jamal Khan in port city has been carrying the history of the Mughal era. But the most unique and interesting thing about it is that the mosque is believed to have a footprint of the beloved prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for the last 350 years.

It was established by Yasin Khan, a Mughal ruler of Chattogram, in 1719. It has a three-domed roof and four octagonal turrets.

The mosque has three rooms for prayers. The middle room is larger than the two others. The small room in the north has a footprint (Kadam Mubarak), which is believed to be the footprint of the prophet. Besides, the footprint of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani is also believed to be preserved here.

Both the footprints are preserved on separate stones which are believed to be collected by the mosque's first Mutawalli Yasin Khan from Makkah and Baghdad. The mosque has three arches (Khilan), and on the south wall, there are three beautifully crafted Mehrabs.

The small room in the north has a footprint (Kadam Mubarak), which is believed to be the footprint of the prophet. Besides, the footprint of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani is also believed to be preserved here.

It is decorated with stonework with vine designs, Arabic calligraphy, geometric patterns, and mosaic designs.

The mosque complex has a graveyard. It also has an orphanage, one of the biggest in the area.

Abu Tyeb Suman, a Muslim devotee told the Daily Star "Every time I visit this mosque, as a believer, I get thrills. A relic directly related to our beloved prophet is here. If taken proper measures, the mosque can be a major tourist attraction due to its historical values."

Mutawalli Azad Ullah Khan said some development works are now underway including expanding the complex with an Islamic Research Center.