Faisal Mosque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shah Faisal Masjid |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | ![]() |
Sector | E-7 |
Territory | Islamabad Capital Territory |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Vedat Dalokay |
Architectural type | Mosque |
General contractor | National Construction of Pakistan |
Groundbreaking | 1976 |
Completed | 1986 |
Construction cost | $120 million |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 10,000 (hall), 24,000 (porticoes), 40,000 (courtyard) |
Dome(s) | None |
Minaret(s) | 4 |
Minaret height | 90 m |
Faisal Mosque is a mosque in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. It is the National mosque of Pakistan, and one of the largest mosques in the world. It is named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
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