Grand Jamia Mosque, Karachi

Grand Jamia Mosque, Karachi (Urdu: گرینڈ جامع مسجد، کراچی‎) also known as Bahria Town Jamia Masjid Complex is a cultural complex under construction in Bahria Town Karachi, Pakistan. When completed, the complex will include Pakistan's largest and world's third largest mosque according to capacity.[1] The mosque will be able to accommodate 800,000 worshippers at a time.

Grand Mosque Bahria Town Karachi
Grand Jamia Mosque
گرینڈ جامع مسجد، کراچی
Grand Mosque viewed from a distance.
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationBahria Town Karachi, Pakistan
Geographic coordinates25.0479°N 67.3232°E / 25.0479; 67.3232
Architecture
Architect(s)Nayyar Ali Dada
Completed2021
Specifications
Capacity800,000
Dome(s)128
Minaret(s)1
Minaret height99 metres (325 ft)
Site area200,000 m2; 2,200,000 sq ft

The design is a blend of Mughal, Persian and Turkish architecture.[1] An area of 50 acres (20 ha) at the top of a 60 ft (18 m) hill was selected so that the mosque would be visible from miles away. The design includes a 325 ft (99 m) single-monument minaret.[2][3] The Mosque contains 128 domes in total. Height of the largest single dome is 75 meters. High quality beige coloured marble from Balochistan is used in the construction. The complex will be surrounded by large gardens surrounded by arch-shaped walls on all four sides.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Groundbreaking ceremony". The Nation. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  2. "Bahria breaks ground on world's 3rd largest mosque". The Express Tribune. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  3. "Karachi: Foundation stone of world's 3rd largest mosque laid - Pakistan - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  4. "Foundation of Grand Jamia Masjid laid in Karachi - PAKISTAN - geo.tv". 6 January 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  5. "World's third biggest mosque will be constructed in Karachi". The Nation. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.


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