Mazar-e-Quaid, Mausoleum in Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan
The white marble mausoleum features four corner minarets, central dome, and geometric patterns across its polished exterior walls and large entrance doors.
Architect Yahya Merchant completed the construction of this final resting place for Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, in June 1970.
The mausoleum represents Islamic architectural traditions through its marble work, calligraphy, and central dome structure that reflects Pakistani heritage.
Visitors enter through security checkpoints at designated gates before proceeding to the main structure, which requires removing shoes before entering.
The raised platform supporting the mausoleum contains gardens with fountains arranged in a symmetrical pattern following traditional Mughal garden design principles.
Location: Karachi
Inception: June 2, 1970
Architects: Yahya Merchant
Official opening: June 2, 1970
GPS coordinates: 24.87528,67.04083
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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 slender minarets. In Lahore, the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort document Mughal architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, while Wazir Khan Mosque is known for its tile work. The northern areas present alpine settings: Attabad Lake formed in 2010 from a landslide and sits between steep mountains, the Passu Cones rise as jagged peaks above Hunza Valley, and Fairy Meadows offers views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain on Earth. Khunjerab Pass marks one of the highest border crossings in the world at 15400 feet (4693 meters) on the Pakistan-China frontier. The collection also includes historic fortifications and cultural sites. Rohtas Fort from the 16th century extends over 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of walls, Derawar Fort shows 40 bastions in the Cholistan Desert, and Ranikot Fort stands as one of South Asia's largest fortifications. The Makli Necropolis near Thatta contains tombs and mausoleums spanning six centuries. In Karachi, Mohatta Palace and Frere Hall document colonial architecture, while Mazar-e-Quaid serves as the mausoleum of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Natural areas like Deosai National Park above 13000 feet (4000 meters) and the juniper forest of Ziarat complete the photographic range.
Karachi combines historical architecture with modern urban life. The city features colonial buildings, Islamic mosques, Arabian Sea beaches and markets. Photographers find subjects at Frere Hall, Mohatta Palace or the Mazar-e-Quaid mausoleum with its geometric patterns.
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