Faisal Mosque
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| Shah Faisal Masjid | |
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Roads leading to Shah Faisal Mosjid |
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| Basic information | |
| Location |  Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°43′47.02″N 73°02′13.74″E / 33.7297278°N 73.03715°E |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Territory | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| Sector | E-7 |
| Architectural description | |
| 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)[1] |
| 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.[1]
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Faisal Mosque at night
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Faisal Mosque in March 2006
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Night view of the Faisal Mosque and surrounding area
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Interior of the mosque.
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