Faisal mosque at night, Islamabad, Pakistan


This large mosque was said to be the largest in the world and was designed by the Turkish architect Vadat Dalokay It is in Islamabad the capital of Pakistan and sits beneath the Margalla Hills which are the start of the Himalayan chains and from where this shot was taken in December 2004 It was paid for with money from Saudi Arabia The white colour is caused by a marble facing


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