Faisal Mosque

The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is the largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world. It was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 to 1993 when overtaken in size by the completion of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca , Morocco . Subsequent expansions of the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina , Saudi Arabia during the 1990s relegated Faisal Mosque to fourth place in terms of size. Faisal Mosque is conceived as the National Mosque of Pakistan. It has a covered area of 5,000 m (54,000 sq ft) and has a capacity to accommodate approximately 300,000 worshippers (100,000 in its main prayer hall, courtyard and porticoes and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds). Although its covered main prayer hall is smaller than that of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca (the world's third largest mosque ), Faisal Mosque has the third largest capacity of accommodating worshippers in its adjoining grounds after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca, the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina. . Each of the Mosque's four minarets are 80 m (260 ft) high (the tallest minarets in South Asia) and measure 10 x 10 m in circumference. The Faisal Mosque is named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia , who supported and financed the project. Islamabad, Pakistan: Faisal mosque - 5,000 square meters, for 300,000 faithful Adventure Photographs - 5,000 square meters, over 70,000 worshipers

The Faisal Mosque ( ) is the largest mosque in Pakistan , located in the national capital city of Islamabad . Completed in 1986, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay , shaped like a desert Bedouin's tent, is an iconic symbol of Islamabad throughout the world. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue, putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills , the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas . It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the Margalla Hills. This enviable location represents the mosque's great importance and allows it to be seen from miles around day and night. The Faisal Mosque was conceived as the National Mosque of Pakistan and named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia , who supported and financed the project. The largest mosque in Pakistan , the Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993, when it was overtaken in size by the newly completed Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca , Morocco . Subsequent expansions of the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina , Saudi Arabia , during the 1990s relegated Faisal Mosque to fourth place in terms of size.

The Faisal Mosque ( ) is a mosque in Islamabad , the federal national capital city of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan . It is the largest mosque in Pakistan, as well as its national mosque It is located on the foothills of Margalla Hills in Islamabad . The mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by a Bedouin tent . This mosque is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, Islamabad in particular, and is referred to as a contemporary and influential feature of Islamic architecture . Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a $120 million grant from Saudi King Faisal , whose name the mosque bears. The unconventional design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay was selected after an international competition. Without a typical dome , the mosque is shaped like a Bedouin tent, surrounded by four 260 feet (79 m) tall minarets. The design features eight-sided shell shaped sloping roofs forming a triangular worship hall which can hold 10,000 worshippers. Combined the structure covers an area of 54,000 square metres (580,000 ft ), the mosque dominates the landscape of Islamabad. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue , putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills , the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas . It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the national park. Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993, when it was overtaken by the mosques in Saudi Arabia . Faisal Mosque is now the fourth largest mosque in the world in terms of capacity. There are <ref group=n> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ). "Three Pakistani mosques make it to 'world's most beautiful mosques' list – The Express Tribune (newspaper)" . The Express Tribune . 3 August 2015 . The News International (newspaper) .

National Mosque of Pakistan This article is about the landmark mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Faisal Mosque ( ) is the national mosque of Pakistan, located in the capital city, Islamabad . It is the fifth-largest mosque in the world and the largest within South Asia, located on the foothills of Margalla Hills in Islamabad. It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia . The mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by the design of a typical Bedouin tent . A major tourist attraction in Pakistan, the mosque is a contemporary and influential piece of Islamic architecture . Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a $28 million grant from Saudi King Faisal , whose name the mosque bears. The unconventional design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay was selected after an international competition. Without a typical dome , the mosque is shaped like a Bedouin tent, surrounded by four 260 feet (79 m) tall minarets. The design features eight-sided shell shaped sloping roofs forming a triangular worship hall which can hold 10,000 worshippers. Combined the structure covers an area of 33 acres (130,000 m ; 1,400,000 ft ), the mosque dominates the landscape of Islamabad. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue , putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills , the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas . It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the national park. Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993 when it was overtaken by the mosques in Saudi Arabia . Faisal Mosque is now the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of capacity. Journal of the Faculty of Architecture . 22 (2).

World's sixth-largest mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan Not to be confused with King Faisal Mosque, Sharjah . The Faisal Mosque ( Urdu : فیصل مسجد , romanized : faisal masjid ) is the national mosque of Pakistan , located in the capital city, Islamabad . It is the sixth-largest mosque in the world , the largest mosque outside the Middle East, and the largest within South Asia, located on the foothills of Margalla Hills . It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia ( r. 1964–75 ). The mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by the design of a typical Bedouin tent . A major tourist attraction in Pakistan, the mosque is a contemporary and influential piece of Islamic architecture . Famous spots including the mosque as a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture, and the Pakistan Monument , which represents the country’s cultural history, add to the city’s charm. Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a $28 million grant from Saudi King Faisal , whose name the mosque bears. The unconventional design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay was selected after an international competition. Without a typical dome , the mosque is shaped like a Bedouin tent, surrounded by four 90 metres (300 ft) tall minarets. The design features eight-sided shell shaped sloping roofs forming a triangular worship hall which can hold 10,000 worshippers. Combined the structure covers an area of 130,000 square metres; 1,400,000 square feet (33 acres), the mosque dominates the landscape of Islamabad. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue , putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills , the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas . It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the national park. Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993 when it was overtaken by the mosques in Saudi Arabia . It is now the sixth-largest mosque in the world in terms of capacity. Journal of the Faculty of Architecture . 22 (2).