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 the world's third largest mosque.[1]

Grand Jamia Mosque
گرینڈ جامع مسجد، کراچی
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictKarachi
ProvinceSindh
Year consecrated2015
Location
LocationBahria Town, Karachi, Pakistan
Geographic coordinates25.0479°N 67.3232°E / 25.0479; 67.3232
Specifications
Minaret(s)4
Minaret height325 feet

The design is a blend of Mughal, Persian, Chinese 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 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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