Patna Historical Mosque
There is no dearth of historical places in Patna. There are many historical places here at every turn. Some of them could not withstand the ravages of time and others were victims of the government’s indifference. But among them there are some historical places that still stand and contain memories of bygone eras. One of them is Mir Farhat Hussain Imambara and the mosque area of Patna city. Congregations have been held in this mosque during Muharram and Chehallum for the last 136 years.
Made after returning from Hajj
Giving information about this historic mosque and Imambara located in Firdaus Manzil of Lal Imli area in the capital city area, Musharraf Hussain tells that his great-grandfather had performed the Haj pilgrimage before 1881. From there, when he returned to his lands in 1881, he built it. This entire building is built on headlines. After years, when the ravages of time began to affect its structure, it was rebuilt 34 years ago in 1990. The roof of the building was initially made of wooden beams and tiles. During reconstruction, it was removed and plastered.
Iraqi craftsmen carved
Musharraf Hussain says that on the walls and upper part of the mosque verses from the Quran are written in Arabic and Persian, in addition to this Togra (carving) being made on its walls. Then, all of these were carved by craftsmen specially coming from Iraq. Which is still safe. When they were rebuilding it, it came to light that these Togra (carvings) could be affected. So it was decided that the wall would remain the same and only the roof would be sloped. Musharraf Hussain says that he himself deals with it with full dedication. This is our ancient heritage. The effort is to ensure that no stone is missed in the maintenance of this heritage.
Meetings have been held continuously since 1888.
Musharraf Hussain says that for the first time a Majlis was held here on the occasion of Muharram in 1888. From then till now the celebration of the majlis continues continuously. For many years, majlis have been held continuously without any interruption. Even when there was a Covid period in our country, Majlis used to continue wearing face masks and following Covid rules along with social distancing.
Tajía’s flowers were once buried
Musharraf Hussain says that there was a time when the Tajiks of the area used to come to this Imambara and Mosque and their sacred flowers were buried here, but gradually that period has ended. Now neither tazias nor flowers are buried, but even today this mosque and Imambara remain intact and in all their splendor. Yes, it is true that a majlis from one to nine is held here during Muharram.
