FAISAL MOSQUE, ISLAMABAD

 

One among Pakistan's most well-known and historically interesting tourist destinations is the Faisal Mosque. The magnificent Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, formerly regarded as the largest mosque throughout the globe, is a sight to see. One of Pakistan's top tourist destinations, the spectacular tent-shaped monument attracts millions of tourists from across the globe. It is set against the lush green Margalla Hills. The mosque ranks among the most visited sites in the whole nation because to its picture-perfect scenery, breathtaking architecture, and excellent interior finishing. Faisal Mosque is the ideal fusion of classic and modern Islamic architecture due to its triangular frame body, towering cupolas, well-kept gardens, and pools with fountains. This mosque, which is also known as Faisal Masjid or Shah Faisal Mosque by others, was indeed a gift from the previous Saudi Arabian King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz. His dedication to the creation of this stunning beauty in the federal capital led to the naming of the mosque in his memory. Furthermore, a Turkish architect created the Faisal Mosque. Most certainly, if you've been to the capital city previously, you've seen this breathtaking sight in person. If you have not yet had an opportunity to see this famous mosque, be sure to include it on your schedule for your subsequent trip to Islamabad.

LOCATION:

Sector E-8 in Islamabad is where you can find the magnificent Faisal Mosque. The Faisal Mosque was carefully built on an elevation plot of ground at the base of Margalla Hills, which is one of its most intriguing features. As a result, it is clearly seen from many various locations across the city, including Daman-e-Koh, one among Islamabad's most well-known picnic areas. However, going there is undoubtedly the finest way to view Faisal Mosque.

ARCHITECTURE:

The Faisal Mosque stands apart from practically all other mosque in the globe because to its remarkable architecture. The Bedouin tents constructed in the midst of the desert served as the model for the historic site's distinctive triangle shape. However, the mosque's lack of a conventional dome is its most notable feature.  Faisal Mosque has an eight-sided cementitious casing with a gazebo superstructure with acute edges in place of the typical style of a spherical dome encircled by minarets. The landscape around the main building is very stunning. The Faisal Mosque's grounds include well-kept verdant gardens, colonnades, and fountains. A circular pattern pond at the mosque's entrance connects to a bigger pond and the main prayer hall's stairs. The Faisal Mosque has an interior that is as impressive with a total space of about 200 marlas.  About 40 metres high, the main prayer hall's towering roof is embellished with a large Turkish light fixture that is encircled by tiny ones. Additionally, the walls display the magnificent calligraphy of well-known Pakistani artisan Sadequain. In the grand lobby, there is also a magnificent artwork of the Holy Quran. In addition to a huge ablution area, exhibition, lecture theatre, bookstore, cafeteria, and a small gift store located near the entrance, Islamabad's Faisal Mosque also offers a special prayer space for women. The Faisal Mosque grounds also house Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium.