Faisal Mosque, Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Description
Faisal Mosque is a house of prayer in Islamabad with a central hall under a pointed roof structure and eight minarets rising 90 meters (295 feet). The complex covers 5,000 square meters and combines modern geometric forms with elements of Islamic building tradition.
History
Construction began in 1976 with financial support from King Faisal of Saudi Arabia and followed the design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. The work was completed in 1986, ten years after the project started.
Culture
The mosque combines Turkish architectural elements with contemporary geometric forms, featuring marble decorations, Arabic calligraphy, and intricate mosaics throughout its interior spaces.
Practical
The building can hold up to 300,000 worshippers in the main hall, side rooms, and courtyards, with separate areas for men and women. The location at the foot of the Margalla Hills makes the site visible from a distance.
Did you know?
The shape of the roof recalls a Bedouin tent and departs from the typical dome design of Islamic prayer sites. This unusual silhouette stands out against the wooded slopes in the background.
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Pakistan offers photographers diverse subjects: mountain ranges above 13000 feet (4000 meters), Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and modern city views. The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad ranks among the largest mosques globally and displays contemporary design with white marble walls and four...
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