Explanation

• The Faisal Mosque was designed by the Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. 
• Location: Islamabad
• Date established 1986
• National Mosque of Pakistan
• The sixth-largest mosque in the world
• Located on the foothills of the Margalla Hills.
• It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia 

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Built: 1642 AD
• Emperor Era: Mughal Empire Shah Jahan
• Commissioned by: Hakim Ilm-ud-din Ansari (Wazir Khan)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the parliament between 20 and 21 October 2024.

Passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan

Assented to by: President Asif Zardari

Explanation

• The mosque is also called the “Emperor’s Mosque.”
• It is the third largest mosque.
• Prayer capacity: Around 100,000 people

Additional information:

• They were built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671.
• The construction was completed in 1673.
• In 1947, as symbols of the state.
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Opened: 1673
• Height: 69 m
• Number of minarets: 8

Last verified on 14-03-2026