Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
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The Badshahi Mosque (Emperor's Mosque) was built by the last great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1673 and is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. With a capacity of 55,000 worshippers in its courtyard and 10,000 inside the main prayer hall, it was the largest mosque in the world for 313 years until 1986. Made of red sandstone and white marble, it stands facing Lahore Fort with Iqbal Park between them. The mosque's four 53-metre minarets and three massive marble domes are visible from across the city. It houses sacred relics of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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Tears of joy standing in the courtyard
Standing in the vast courtyard of Badshahi Mosque at sunset, with the four minarets glowing in golden light, I was overwhelmed. The sheer scale, beauty, and spiritual power of this place is indescribable. A must in every Pakistani's lifetime.
Architecture that leaves you speechless
The red sandstone corridors, the white marble domes, the intricate calligraphy — every detail is perfect. Visit at night when it is illuminated — truly spectacular. One of the greatest buildings in the world.
The sacred relics museum is a gem
Most people miss the small museum inside that houses relics of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ including hair strands and sandals. Incredibly moving. The mosque itself is flawlessly maintained by the government.