This commemorative book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Gulshan Central Mosque (also known as the Azad Mosque), established on April 18, 1976, in Dhaka.

Key highlights include:

• Architecture: Designed by renowned architect Mesba-ul-Kabir, the mosque features a unique, pure geometrical design using triangles and circles to create a rhythmic play of light and shadow. The main structure includes a 60-foot-tall atrium and 12 pyramid-shaped domes.

• Capacity & Facilities: The current three-story structure covers 56,400 square feet and accommodates 6,870 worshippers. The complex includes a 6.9-acre site with a green courtyard, a library, a madrasa, and a free medical center.

• Future Expansion: A massive master plan will expand the mosque to five stories (302,340 sq. ft.), increasing capacity to over 25,000 worshippers and adding parking for 450 cars.

• Architect Profile: The book profiles Mesba-ul-Kabir, a prolific architect who has designed over 100 mosques and most of Bangladesh’s major stadiums.

The publication serves as both a historical record and a vision for the mosque’s future as a central community hub.

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