Reaching spirituality and submitting to devotion: the mosque is the Muslim holy place of prayer. Indeed, Pakistan mosques are among the biggest and most exquisite in the world due to its historic construction and exquisite architecture, which includes domes and minarets.
These are Pakistan’s most well-known and significant mosques.
Faisal Mosque
The largest mosque in Pakistan, the Faisal Mosque, is situated in Islamabad, the country’s capital, amid the picturesque Foothills of the Margalla Hills. The mosque was named after Saudi King Shah Faisal, who donated 130 million Saudi Riyals for its construction when work on it began in 1976.
Regarding the mosque’s unique architectural style, the Turkish architect’s design was chosen following a global contest. In contrast to traditional architecture, the Faisal Mosque features modern construction with eight-sided concrete shells that are genuinely inspired by Bedouin tents. When visiting Pakistan for the first time, the Faisal Mosque is the most sought-after and popular tourist destination in the area.
Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque
A place full with life The Badshahi Mosque is one of the most exquisite historical monuments in Lahore. This famous site, which was once part of Lahore Fort, is now a part of Greater Iqbal Park. Its location in the perfect park among other historical sites has increased its worth and made it a must-see tourist attraction.
Due to the fact that Badshahi Mosques were constructed during the Mughal era and were ordered by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, its façade is adorned with marble inlay and red sandstone, which is a true representation of Mughal architecture. During the Mughal era, it was the biggest mosque and the focus of attention. It continues to enjoy tremendous fame on lists of the world’s most famous mosques.
Sindh’s Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta
The Shah Jahan Mosque, which is situated in Thatta, Sindh province, Pakistan, has a magnificent, traditional façade. Knowing that the mosque was given to the people of Sindh by Mughal King Shah Jahan as a token of appreciation for their gracious hospitality would be fascinating. The mosque was finished construction in 1647.
It is distinctive in that it boasts the most domes of any building in Pakistan—a whopping 100—while without minarets. It also lacks pink sandstone, in contrast to other buildings from the Mughal era.
Karachi’s Tooba Mosque
Located in Karachi, Sindh province, is one of Pakistan’s most beautiful mosques. Dr. Babar Hamid Chauhan, a Pakistani architect, created its unique architectural style, while Zaheer Haider Naqvi handled the engineering. It is regarded as the world’s largest mosque with a single dome.
Mosque at Bhong, Bhong
This mosque was constructed in Pakistan in the last several decades. The Bhong mosque, which is situated in the impoverished Bhong village in District Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan District, Southern Punjab province, is noteworthy for its construction from the 1990s.
It took 50 years to construct, from 1932 to 1982. Bhong Mosque is honoured with two awards for its magnificent architecture: the Aga Khan Award in 1986 and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2004.
Peshawar’s Mahabat Khan Mosque
Located in Peshawar, Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is another Mughal-era mosque. It was constructed in the seventeenth century in honour of Nawab Mahabat Khan, the Mughal administrator of Peshawar at the time. Under the rule of Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan, two of the greatest Mughal emperors, he was appointed governor.
The mosque’s name often mispronounced as Muhabbat Khan (Love) Khan while, in fact, it is Mahabat Khan, which makes it an intriguing feature.
Lahore’s Wazir Khan Mosque
One of the greatest architectural achievements of the Mughal era is the mosque. It is situated in Lahore, the capital city of Pakistan’s Punjab province. This multipurpose mosque took seven years to complete, from 1634 to 1641.
The mosque was built during the time of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan by Shaikh Ilum Uddin Ansari, also known as Wazir Khan, who served as the governor of Lahore. The mosque’s design is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture, and its exquisite tile work has made it well-known among travellers.
Mosque of Moti, Fort Lahore
Moti Mosque, which is situated inside the Lahore Fort complex, is one of the outstanding architectural works that Mughal emperor Shah Jehan commissioned. The position is close to Alamgiri Gate, the main entrance gate, on the western side of the fort.
It was a 17th-century religious edifice. One of the Lahore Fort complex’s most beautiful features is its white marble structure. The white marble was transported from Makrana, another area of expertise for this stone.
Mosque CMH Jhelum
This stunning house of worship is located in Jhelum Cantonment, Pakistan, just next to CMH Jhelum. The DIV headquarter/DIV mosque is another name for the mosque. Its establishment was laid in 1951 by Muhammad Ayub Khan. The CMH mosque, which can accommodate 25,000 people at once, is one of Pakistan’s biggest mosques.
Lahore’s Sunehri Mosque
Located in Punjab, Pakistan’s walled city of Lahore. Also referred to as a golden mosque, it was constructed in 1753 during the late Mughal dynasty. During Muhammad Shah’s reign, Nawab Bukhari Khan, the deputy governor of Lahore, designed the building’s architecture.
While the Wazir Khan and Badshahi mosques were constructed in the 17th century, the Mughal empire was in decline during the construction of Sunehri mosque.
Lahore’s Dai Anga Mosque
Pakistan’s most prominent mosques, including the Dai Anga mosque, are found in Lahore, namely to the southeast of the city’s railway station. The Dai Anga mosque was constructed in 1635 as a memorial to the Mughal monarch Shah Jahan’s wet nurse.
Its outside is adorned with exquisite tiles, much like the Wazir Khan Mosque, and its design accurately captures the style of Mughal architecture.
Mosque of Sukh Chayn
Lahore is a beautiful metropolis in the nation, and its suburbs are growing in size. Another fantastic addition to the area’s suburbanization is the Sukh Chayn Gardens Housing Estate. The neighbourhood is well-known for its magnificent mosque, Sukh Chayn Masjid. Its distinctive architecture has enhanced the community’s overall appearance.
Mosque Jamia in Khudabad
Situated in Khudabad, Dadu, Sindh province, Jamia mosque is one of Pakistan’s oldest mosques. History indicates that it was constructed between 1700 and 1718, during the reign of Yaar Muhammad Kalhoro.
Its architecture, with its tasteful yet uncomplicated style, tells the tale of the sophisticated building techniques of the day.
Mosque of Kuzkandi Jamia
The largest mosque in Mardan’s Baghdad District, located in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Its outside is straightforward and distinctive, and it has a sizable open space that lets light and air into the sitting area.
Pakistan undoubtedly ranks among the top nations in the world for having the largest and most exquisite mosques. Let you prolong your travel adventure so that you can visit Pakistan’s most prominent mosques and reap the rewards of this holy pilgrimage—the list is very long.
