File:Faisal Mosque, Shah Faisal Ave, E-8, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory 44000.jpg

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English: The Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in Pakistan, located in the national capital city of Islamabad. Completed in 1986, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, shaped like a desert Bedouin's tent, is an iconic symbol of Islamabad throughout the world. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue, putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills, the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas. It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the Margalla Hills. This enviable location represents the mosque's great importance and allows it to be seen from miles around day and night.
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Camera location33° 43′ 47.73″ N, 73° 02′ 19.67″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

The Faisal Mosque was conceived as the National Mosque of Pakistan and named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who supported and financed the project.

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