The Shrine Of Shah Niamat Ullah (RA), Which Is Located In Tahakhana Complex, About Half A Km Away From Chhota Sona Mosque In Shibganj Upazila Of Chapainawabganj District. This Shrine Is Also Known As Sharif Barduari Near The Locals. It Is An Ancient Monument Of Mughal Architecture. Shah Niamat Ullah (RA) Was A Renowned Saint Of The Sixteenth Century.
It Is Known That He Is A Descendant Of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He Was Also A Saint, Scholar And Spiritual Master. During The Reign Of The Then Sultan Shah Shuja, He Traveled From Karonia In Delhi To Various Places And Came To The Rajmahal Of Ferozepur. At That Time, Sultan Shah Shuja Welcomed Him With Great Respect. After That, He Accepted Bayat From Him.
Later, Shah Niamat Ullah Established A Permanent Asthana At Gaud In Ferozepur. He Preached Islam With Reputation For 33 Years. He Was Buried At This Place After His Death Between 1075 And 1080 A.H. There Are Also Tombs Of His Servants And Family Members In The Shrine Premises.
Here Are –
- Building
- Square Shaped Tombs Surrounded By Wooden And Brick Walls
- 12 Archways
- Spacious Balcony
- Different Types Of Plants
Notably, “Orash Sharif” Is Organized At This Shrine On The First Day Of Muharram Every Year As The Birth And Death Day Of Shah Niamat Ullah. As He First Entered Gaur City On The Last Friday Of Bhadra Month To Spread Islam, On The Last Friday Of Every Bhadra Month, Ors Sharif Of Different Religions Is Organized As The Most Auspicious Day. Also- All-Night Zikir After Asr On Thursday, Ghilaf On Friday Bad Jumma And Milad Mahfil Are Organized In The Evening.
To Visit Shrine, First Of All You Have To Come To Chapainawabganj.
How To Go To Chapainawabganj–
Bus: Dhaka Bus Stand-
- Gabtali
- Abdullahpur
- Mahakhali
- Kalyanpur
Buses-
- Green Line
- National Travel
- Hanif
- Unity
- Country Travel
Note: If You Go By Train And Air, You Have To Go To Chapainawabganj Via Rajshahi.
Trains:
Trains From Kamalapur Or Airport Railway Station To Rajshahi Railway Station-
- Silk City
- Comets
- Forestry
- Padma Express
Aircraft:
Flights From Shahjalal International Airport To Rajshahi-
- Bangladesh Biman
- US Bangla Airlines
- Novoair
Chapainawabganj To The Shrine Of Shah Niamat Ullah (RA)
The Distance From The City To The Shrine Is About 28 Km. You Can Go To The Shrine From Anywhere In Chapainawabganj City By Bus Or Autorickshaw/Car Reserve.
Chapainawabganj Has All Kinds Of Facilities For Staying And Eating.
Resorts In Chapainawabganj –
- Hotel Sapnapuri
- Hotel Al Nahid
- Hotel Sky View
- Hotel Raj
- Hotel Najma
If You Search The Internet With The Name Of These Resorts, You Will Get All The Information Related To Booking.
Hotels In Chapainawabganj –
You Will Find Many Food Hotels Anywhere In The City Or Around The Resort.
The Advantages Of Visiting The Shrine Of Shah Niamat Ullah (RA) Are-
- Improved Travel Facilities
- Islamic Enlightenment
- Spending Quality Time With Family/Couple Or Friends
- Beautiful And Picturesque Nature
Warning-
First, Be Very Careful To Bargain Before Buying A Car Or Boat Trip, Hotel Booking, Food Or Anything Else. Also-
- Take Umbrella Or Raincoat If Necessary
- Do Not Dive Into Deep Water If You Do Not Know How To Swim
- With The Help Of A Local Guide You Can Tour The Entire Region Beautifully
- Maintain Shrine Modesty
- Avoid Anything Harmful To The Environment
Note: In Case Of Any Problem, Call Bangladesh Emergency Service 999.