Shah Faisal Mosque, Islamabad

Shah Faisal Mosque

This beautiful mosque was designed by a renowned Turkish Architect, Vedat Dalokay and named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is spread over an area of 1,89,705 sq. meters with 88 meters high minarets and 40 meters high main prayer hall. The main prayer hall has the capacity to accommodate 10,000 persons while the covered porticos and verandahs can take over 24,000 people. The main courtyard has space for 40,000 people.