Mosques began in the Arabian Peninsula. But today can be found on all the most populous continents. Pakistan is a Muslim country with rich mosques and Islamic culture. In Pakistan, they account for a large part of normal daily life. Many mosques are famous for their structure, architecture and history. Even if you are not a Muslim, you must admit that many of these mosques are very beautiful buildings.

List Of Famous Mosques in Pakistan 

The following is a list of the 10 most famous mosques in Pakistan, some of which will also be the most famous.

1. Faisal Mosque, Islamabad

First and the foremost is the Faisal Masjid Islamabad. It is located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. The Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in South Asia and the fourth largest mosque in the world. The most famous mosque in Pakistan is a desert Bedouin tent. Most importantly, it was designed by the Turkish architect Vidat Dalokai. However, completed in 1986. It was designed as the National Mosque of Pakistan and named after the late King of the Arab world Faisal bin Abdul Aziz. Most importantly, the mosque supported and funded the project. Unlike the traditional mosque design, it has no dome. The minaret draws on the traditional Turkish design, slender and pencil-shaped.

Shah Faisal Masjid

2. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore

Secondly, Badshahi Mosque Lahore built by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673. It is the second-largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia. Also, the fifth largest mosque in the world. It represents the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era. Also, is the most famous landmark and main tourist attraction of Lahore.

Badshahi Mosque, Lahore

3. Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta

Third on the famous mosques of Pakistan is Shah Jahan Mosque. Shah Jahan Mosque is located in Tata, Sindh Province, Pakistan. The mosque built in 1647 as a gift of generous hospitality to the Sindhi’s during the reign of the Mughal King Shah Jahan. Additionally, red bricks and blue glazed tiles used in its construction, and may have been imported from Hala City, Sindh Province. However, the mosque has 93 domes. It is constructed with acoustic characteristics in mind. Importantly, when the voice exceeds 100 dB, the voice of the person speaking at the other end can be heard from the other end.

Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta

4. Masjid e Tauba Karachi

Fourthly, Masjid e Tauba or Tooba Mosque located in Karachi and is known locally as Gul Mosque. It was built in 1969 and is said to be the largest single-dome mosque in the world. The mosque is built of pure white marble. The dome is 72 meters (236 feet) in diameter and rests on a small enclosed wall without a central pillar. Tobah Mosque contains a 70-meter-high minaret. The mosque is the eighteenth largest mosque in the world, and the central auditorium can hold 5,000 people. Also, designed by Pakistani architect Dr Babar Hamid Chauhan and engineer Zuhair Haider Naqvi.

Masjid e Tauba Karachi

5. Bong Mosque, Rahim Yar Khan

Bong Mosque is located in Bong Village, Sadiqabad Tehsil, Rahim Yar Khan District, and South Punjab, Pakistan. It’s design and construction lasted nearly 50 years (1932-1982). Also, won the Aga Khan Architecture Prize in 1986 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2004. This mosque is famous for its exquisite design and gold leaf architectural beauty. Carved into intricate decorative patterns and elegant calligraphy.

Bong Mosque, Rahim Yar Khan

6. Mohabat Khan Mosque Peshawar 

Next, is the Muhabat Khan Mosque built in 17th-century mosque in Peshawar. It is named after the Mughal ruler of Peshawar Nawab Muhabat Khan (Muhabat Khan). Moreover, This mosque was built in 1630. In its open courtyard, there is a washbasin in the middle, and there are rows of rooms on both sides. However, the prayer hall is located on the west side, surrounded by two tall minarets. Also, the interior of the auditorium is protected by three low groove domes and painted in luxurious colours, floral colours and geometric designs.

Mohabat Khan Mosque Peshawar

7. Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore

Then on the list of Famous Mosques, is Wazir Khan. This mosque is located in Lahore and is famous for its extensive tile work. Furthermore, it was described as “a mole on the cheek in Lahore”. In addition, it was built within 7 years during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, starting around 1634-1635. Besides, this mosque is located in the city centre, you can easily reach through Dehli Gate.

Wazir Khan Mosque Lahore

8. Eid Gha Masjid, Multan

This magnificent mosque is located in Multan, on the main highway between Multan and Lahore in the northeast of the city. Furthermore, it was built in 1735 AD. Nawab Abdul-Samad Khan was the Multan ruler of the Mughal dynasty. However, it is very spacious with a spacious terrace and a huge prayer room 250 feet by 54 feet wide and topped by seven domes. Also, the exterior is lined with blue glazed tiles and the interior is decorated with colourful mosaics.

Eid Gha Masjid, Multan

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9. Moti Mosque Lahore Fort

Next is Moti Mosque (one of the “Pearl Mosques”) is a 17th-century religious building located in Lahore Fort. However, it is a small white marble building built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Also, is the main extension of the Lahore Fort complex.

Moti Mosque Lahore Fort

10. Sunhari Mosque, Lahore

Last but not least, Sunheri Mosque is another good example of the beautiful architecture of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. Also, Nawab Syed Baikari Khan built this beautiful historic mosque in 1735 with gilded tombs and minarets. When the mosque was built, he served as the deputy governor of Lahore in the Mughal Empire.

Sunhari-Mosque

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Lahore is the city which holds the most historical places in the Islamic country.

Not only this, it is flooded with gardens, mosques, and Muslim culture as well.

Whether you are planning to visit this place with family, friends, or loved ones, you will have lots of fun and come to know more about the Places to Visit in Lahore and subcontinent.

Following are the most Famous

Places to Visit in Lahore

Places to Visit in Lahore

Badshahi Mosque

places to visit in lahore

No matter in what region of Pakistan you live, you must have heard about Badshahi Mosque (commonly known as Badshahi Masjid).

The beautiful Mosque was completed in 1674 during Aurangzeb era. This is considered as one of the largest mosques in the world which gains a lot of attention of tourists and localists.

Data Ganj Bakhsh Hajveri Shrine

Data Ganj Bakhsh Hajveri Shrine

Abdul Hasan Ali was famous as Data Ganj Bakhsh who wrote a book on mysticism.

He was one of the most successful preachers on the subcontinent who is considered as an honourable Sufi saint in Pakistan today. Whoever visits Lahore never miss visiting this place.

Both Muslims and Non-Muslims are allowed to seek blessings of the famous Sufi saint. It is located west of Bhatti gate, near the old city.

Bagh-e-Jinnah

Bagh-e-Jinnah

If you are a book lover, this place is perfect for you. Bagh-e-Jinnah or Lawrence garden is a beautiful white palace which comprises of Jinnah Library that has an immense collection of books.

This is a good place for a daylight picnic or to enjoy reading books.

Chughtai Museum

Chughtai Museum

The historical museum was opened in 1975, the year when Muhammad Abdul Rahman passed away.

The place is situated in the northwest of Ferozpur Rd and Gulberg Main Blvd. Saying that he was one of the greatest and most talented painters of Pakistan wouldn’t be wrong.

Mr Chughtai (1897-1975) did some great work in Islamic art and created thousands of pencil sketches, 2000 watercolours, and 300 etchings. He also designed numerous coins and stamps for the country.

Shalimar Garden

Shalimar Garden

The localists call it Shalimar Bagh which was built by the son of Jehangir, Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

This is the only historical garden left from that time period. Although, the famous place is not as glorious as it used to, however, it still holds a major importance.

Lahore Fort

Lahore Fort

The place was established, damaged, demolished, rebuilt, and finally restored before becoming its current form by Emperor Akbar in 1566.

There is no doubt that Lahore Fort is the main attraction of this city. Later in 1618, the historical place was modified by Jehangir and was damaged by the British and Sikh the same year.

It was finally restored by the Mughal Emperors. The finest place is painted with authentic tilework, calligraphy, manuscripts, coins, mirrors, and much more.

To understand the history of this place, you can hire a guide for 150 PKR.

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