Zinda Pir Mosque

Bangladesh


The somewhat dilapidated Zinda Pir Mosque, which stands about 500m to the west of the Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali, contains a number of small tombs within its overgrown grounds. It's fairly atmospheric, but watch out for snakes and other creepy crawlies while you wander around, especially during the summer months.


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