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Most Beautiful and Notable Mosques in Pakistan

Most Beautiful and Notable Mosques in Pakistan

Pakistan, an Islamic nation, is home to one of the most beautiful and notable mosques in the entire globe. The mosques, each with a long and rich history, are fundamental to the practice of Islam and are distinguished for their soaring domes, tapering minarets, and intricately raveled artwork.

In addition to illustrating the state’s rich history, these iconic buildings serve as landmarks of national significance that commemorate South Asia’s Islamic customs and cultural legacy. They comprise a significant portion of everyday life in Pakistan. Numerous mosques are renowned for their design, construction, and past. Even if you do not practice Islam, you may concede that many of these mosques are absolutely magnificent pieces of architectural structures.

Visitors from all over the world come to Pakistan to observe the grandeur and artistic masterpieces that explain the historical relevance of each building. In order to help you plan your visit to one of these magnificent and well-known mosques while traveling to Pakistan, we’ve included a few below.

 

Faisal Mosque

One of Islamabad’s most well-known tourist attractions, the Faisal Mosque commands the capital’s panorama from its prominent perch at the heart of the Margalla Hills. The Faisal Mosque’s geometric design, a stunning fusion of modern and ancient architecture, is said to have been influenced by the tents constructed by desert Bedouins.

The Faisal Mosque is both the largest mosque in South Asia and the fourth largest mosque in the world. It was intended to be Pakistan’s National Mosque and is dedicated after Saudi King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz. The great tent-shaped hall of this historic mosque’s interior is equally spectacular, with a large Turkish chandelier hovering in the middle and exquisite mosaics and detailed writing adorning the walls. A modern, significant piece of Islamic architecture with space for more than 3 lac worshipers. The mosque is oriented towards the Kaaba in terms of architecture. The minaret is modeled after the conventional Turkish layout and is delicate and pencil-shaped, unlike the usual mosque architecture, which has a dome.

 

Badshahi Mosque

One of Lahore’s most popular tourist attractions is a stunning edifice that is situated in the city’s west center. It is the second-largest mosque in South Asia and Pakistan, in addition to being the fifth-largest mosque in the world. The sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb constructed the Badshahi Mosque, which epitomizes Mughal magnificence. Everything that makes it so remarkable is the creativity, including the beautiful paintings, porcelain carvings, and red brick and marble work. It was Pakistan’s first-largest mosque before Faisal Mosque surpassed its size, and it had a sophisticated courtyard and red brick construction. It is highly valuable and the usual tourist attraction since it is located in the magnificent Allama Iqbal park alongside numerous historical landmarks.

 

Shah Jahan Mosque

The historical Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta, the medieval capital of Sindh, is a spectacle to behold. It is yet another exquisite building constructed during the Mughal period. This mosque was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 1640s. The king gave it to the Sindhi people as a token of his appreciation for their hospitality.

The prior rulers of Sindh, the Tarkhans, who ruled the area prior to it being captured by the Mughals, were from Central Asia, and their Timurid architectural features had an influence on the design. The ambiance in this mosque seems to be truly remarkable because it is renowned for its phenomenal echo, which implies that the prayer can be heard from any part of the building without even any speakers. Notable for its 100 domes and is the only mosque in the world with such a number of domes, each dome is made of red bricks and embellished with an assemblage of emanating blue and white slabs. This majestic mosque in Thatta has a capacity of 20,000 people. Since 1993, it has been included on the preliminary UNESCO World Heritage list.

 

Masjid-e-Tooba Mosque

Due to its distinctive design, the lovely Tooba Mosque is also alluded to as “Gol Masjid.” It is situated in Karachi’s Phase 2 of the Defense Housing Authority. Up to 5,000 people can attend services in the mosque’s main prayer hall, whereas, the outer terrace and lawn can hold an additional 25 thousand visitors. This mosque is one of Pakistan’s most beautiful structures. It is known to be the eighteenth-largest mosque in the world.

It’s the biggest single-dome mosque in the world, having been constructed in 1969. The mosque is constructed from pristine white marble. There is no central pillar supporting the 72-meter-diameter dome as it is perched on a narrow-enclosed wall. The minaret of the Tooba Mosque is 70 meters tall. Pure white marble makes up the mosque’s faΓ§ade; the interior, however, showcases a classy arrangement of reflective surfaces with lovely onyx embellishments on the retaining structure.

 

Mahabat Khan Mosque

In Peshawar, a mosque from the 17th century lies hidden. Unquestionably one of the most visited tourist destinations in Peshawar, this mosque is commonly mispronounced as “Mohabbat Khan.” It bears the name of the Mughal emperor of Peshawar, Nawab Mahabat Khan, and is renowned for its exquisite herringbone design. This renowned mosque’s adjacent courtyard can accommodate close to 14,000 people with each one worshiping. In 1630, the mosque was constructed. There are rows of rooms on either side of the open courtyard, which has a washbasin in the center. In contrast, the prayer hall is situated on the west side and is bordered by two large minarets. Additionally, three low groove domes shelter the auditorium’s inside, which is decorated with intricate forms, floral motifs, and lavish tints.

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