Faisal Mosque

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.

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.

The mosque combines Turkish architectural elements with contemporary geometric forms, featuring marble decorations, Arabic calligraphy, and intricate mosaics throughout its interior spaces.

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.

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.

Location: Islamabad

Inception: 1986

Architects: Vedat Dalokay

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

Capacity: 300000

Height: 90 m

Part of: National symbols of Pakistan

GPS coordinates: 33.72973,73.03715

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:30