There is no dearth of historical places in Patna. There are many historical places here at every step. Some of them could not withstand the ravages of time and some became victims of government indifference. But there are some historical places among them, which are still standing tall and contain the memories of the bygone era. One of these is Mir Farhat Hussain Imambara and Mosque of Patna City area. In this mosque, congregations have been held during Muharram and Chehallum for the last 136 years.
Made after returning from Hajj
Giving information about this historical mosque and Imambara located in Firdaus Manzil of Lal Imli area in the city area of the capital, Musharraf Hussain tells that his great grandfather had gone on Haj pilgrimage before 1881. From there, when he returned to his land in 1881, he constructed it. This entire building is built on headlines. After years, when the ravages of time started affecting its structure, it was rebuilt 34 years ago in 1990. The roof of the building was initially made of wooden beams and shingles. During reconstruction, it was removed and cast.
Iraqi artisans carved
Musharraf Hussain tells that on the walls and upper part of the mosque, verses of the Quran are written in Arabic and Persian languages, along with this Togra (carving) has been done on its walls. All these were then carved by artisans specially coming from Iraq. Which is still safe. When it was being rebuilt, it came to light that these Togra (carvings) might be affected. Because of which it was decided that the wall would remain the same and only the roof would be sloped. Musharraf Hussain says that he himself takes care of it with full dedication. This is our old heritage. The effort is to ensure that no stone is left lacking in the maintenance of this heritage.
The meetings have been going on 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 holding of majlis continues continuously. For so many years, majlis have been held continuously without any break. Even when there was a period of Covid in our country, Majlis used to continue by wearing face masks and following the rules of Covid along with social distancing.
Tajia flowers were once buried
Musharraf Hussain says, 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 is now over. Now neither tazias nor flowers are buried, but even today this mosque and Imambara remain intact with full glory. Yes, it is true that a majlis is held here from one to nine during Muharram.
