Shah Faisal Mosque

in #photography6 years ago

Shah Faisal Mosque

Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan

The eye charming Shah Faisal Mosque, located at the foot of the Margalla Hills, Islamabad, Pakistan.

It is one of Asia's largest and reflects an eclectic blend of ultramodern and traditional architectural design styles. Topped by sloping roofs, the main prayer hall and courtyard is said to hold around 100,000 people at a time. Most of its cost US$120 million was a gift from King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.

It was completed in 1986, the Faisal Mosque is an exceptionally large and unique mosque in Islamabad. It was designed by a Turkish architect who won an international competition for the honor, Faisal Mosque is shaped like a desert Bedouin's tent and functions as the national mosque of Pakistan from 32 years.

For Tourists

This is the best place ever to visit in Islamabad (Natural beautiful city of Pakistan).

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That's an amazing building structure. The design looks cool.

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