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03 Islamabad Shah Faisal Mosque 10 Nanga Parbat Rakhiot Face, Rakhiot Peak, Silver Saddle, East Peak, Silver Plateau, Summit, North Peaks On Flight From Islamabad To Skardu 08 Skardu Khardong Hill And Kharpocho Fort Reflected In The Indus River 20 Sand Dunes Near Skardu 08 Road Though Braldu Gorge To Askole Slants Dangerously Towards The Roaring Braldu River
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Built in 1985, the beautiful Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad was designed by a renowned Turkish Architect, Vedat Dalokay, and named after late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who donated most of the US$50 million cost. The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is spread over 189,705-sq. metres with 88m high minarets and 40m high main prayer hall. The main prayer hall can accommodate 10,000 persons while the covered porticoes and verandahs can take over 24,000 worshipers. The main courtyard has space for 40,000 people.
03 Islamabad Shah Faisal Mosque Built in 1985, the beautiful Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad was designed by a renowned Turkish Architect, Vedat Dalokay, and named after late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who donated most of the US$50 million cost. The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is spread over 189,705-sq. metres with 88m high minarets and 40m high main prayer hall. The main prayer hall can accommodate 10,000 persons while the covered porticoes and verandahs can take over 24,000 worshipers. The main courtyard has space for 40,000 people.