Islamic Summit Minar

The Islamic Summit Minar is an obelisk-shaped structure built in the centre of Charing Cross, Mall Road in the city of Lahore, Punjab the province of Pakistan.[1] It was built to commemorate the second Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore in 1974. Its foundation stone was laid on 22 February 1974 on the first anniversary of the conference.[2][3] It is 155 feet (47 m) high.

View of the Islamic Summit Minar with Punjab Assembly Building in background and Charing Cross on the left

Structure
Islamic Summit Minar, Charing Cross

The minar was constructed by National Construction Company Pakistan Ltd. and designed by a Turkish architect, Vedat Dalokay who also designed the Faisal Mosque located in Islamabad. It is located in front of Wapda House and the Punjab Assembly Building.[3]

The monument, composed of an obelisk and reflecting pool, completes the design of an urban square. Below ground, there is a museum display, meeting rooms, and a small auditorium.

See also

References
  1. "Islamic Summit Minar, Lahore". archaeology.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  2. Rafay, Ahmad (27 February 2017). "Charing Cross: A snapshot of Lahore's multicultural past". Geo News. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. "Built on the occasion of Organisation of Islamic Conference". Lahore.city-history.com. Retrieved 23 October 2019.

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