Faisal Mosque, Islamabad
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The Faisal Mosque is the national mosque of Pakistan and the fourth largest mosque in the world. Built between 1976 and 1986 at the foot of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay and named after King Faisal bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia who funded its construction. Its unique funnel-shaped structure without a traditional dome, designed to look like a desert Bedouin's tent, is revolutionary in Islamic architecture. The prayer hall can hold 10,000 worshippers and the entire complex accommodates 300,000. It glows magnificently at night.
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Most beautiful mosque architecture in the world
I have visited mosques in Turkey, UAE and Egypt, but Faisal Mosque is architecturally the most unique. The tent-like structure against the Margalla Hills backdrop at sunset is incredibly beautiful. Free entry, clean, and welcoming.
Islamabad's crown jewel
No visit to Islamabad is complete without seeing Faisal Mosque, especially at night when it is fully illuminated. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the view of the Margalla Hills makes the setting perfect.
Peaceful and spiritually uplifting
Even as a non-Muslim visitor, the Faisal Mosque is an experience of pure peace and tranquillity. The scale is impressive but it never feels overwhelming. A great mix of spirituality, history and architecture.