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Faisal Mosque
Islamabad, Pakistan
A contemporary mosque breaking the classical mold with a desert-tent form — praised for marrying modern geometry with the spirit of Arabian architecture. Among the great modern mosques of South Asia.
Story & history
The Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay designed it as a Bedouin tent with four slender minarets; the Margalla Hills framed it until it became the symbol of modern Islamabad.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- No traditional dome
- Room for about 300,000
- Aga Khan Award laureate
Visiting tip
Notice the mountains framing it when you attend prayer.