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In summary, Faisal Mosque stands as an iconic blend of modern architecture, spiritual space, and symbol of international cooperation. It remains a profound national landmark and a living testament to Pakistan’s values and architectural innovation

📍 Overview

Shah Faisal Mosque (Urdu: ? Shah Faisal Masjid, Faisal Mosque), the national mosque of Pakistan is located in Islamabad at the northernmost end of Faisal Avenue, at the foothills of Margalla Hills.

It is the biggest mosque in Pakistan, the biggest one located non-in the Middle East, and already the sixth-largest mosque in the world by capacity

The concept and Raising Funds

The concept of a grand national mosque came about in 1966 when King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia visit the country, and showed his support to the idea and offered funds.

This resulted in the naming of a mosque as well as the neighbouring road as Faisal Avenue after him.

Architect Design Competition &

An international design competition was run in…

Construction Timeline

Construction of the building began in the year 1976 and was inaugurated with laying of the foundation stone by King Khalid following assassination of King Faisal

Pakistan engineers and workers implemented the project under the supervision of the Pakistani company National Construction Limited under Saudi financing of money about 120 USD million (more than 130 Saudi riyals)

Though construction was fulfilled probably in 1986, the mosque was officially opened and first prayer called in June 1988

Architecture and Capacity

The mosque has an octagonal shaped concrete shell prayer hall with the shape of a desert tent, draped in white marble, and surrounded by four narrow minarets (approximately 90 m (260 ft)) ta…

Construction Timeline

Construction of the building began in the year 1976 and was inaugurated with laying of the foundation stone by King Khalid following assassination of King Faisal Pakistan engineers and workers implemented the project under the supervision of the Pakistani company National Construction Limited under Saudi financing of money about 120 USD million (more than 130 Saudi riyals) ([Wikipedia][1]). Though construction was fulfilled probably in *1986, the mosque was officially opened and first prayer called in June 1988 — -

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Architecture and Capacity

The mosque has an octagonal shaped concrete shell prayer hall with the shape of a desert tent, draped in white marble, and surrounded by four narrow minarets (approximately 90 m (260 ft)) tall, which is the tallest in South Asia The main prayer hall is able to accommodate about 10,000 worshipers with the courtyard and the porticos capable of holding an extra ~200,000–300,000 worshipers, to a total capacity of 300,000s of worshipers Decor includes sophisticated calligraphy by Sadequain, as well as, placing grand chandeliers in interiors, and minimalist decors creating calm spiritual surroundings

Symbolism and cultural meaning

The mosque reflects unity, modernity and Islamic identity as it serves as a symbol of PakistanSaudi Arabian friendship. It was the largest mosque in the world between 1986 and 1993, when it was overtaken by Hassan II Mosque in Morocco The site is a National Monument of Pakistan, and a protected site under the Antiquities Act

Legacy and Present Use

The mosque has grown to be one of the tourist attractions over the time. attracting tourists all over the world to tour, take pictures and pray. The site was initially occupied by International Islamic University Islamabad but the university shifted to its new campus at around 2000 Even considered as a scandalous building at the time because of its unusual appearance, it is today recognized as a piece of architectural brilliance* and a cultural landmark

To conclude, Faisal Mosque is an example of a unique construction of combination of the modern architecture, the religious venue and the reminder of the international collaboration. It is still a significant national monument and a living witness of values and architectural creativity of Pakistan.

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