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- Faisal Mosque is located in Pakistan and is also known as the ‘National mosque of Pakistan’.
- It was named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
- It was designed by Turkish artist Vedat Dalokay.
- Its exterior was designed with white marble which draws a unique radiance.
- There is a huge chandelier that lightens the central space and the prayer hall.
- It was funded by the government of Saudi Arabia as a gift to the people of Pakistan with a cost of over $120 million.
- It has the capacity to accommodate around 300,000 people at once.
- There is also a library in the mosque as well as a worship house.
- The mosque’s design is inspired from a blend of modern and traditional islamic architecture .
- Faisal Mosque serves as a major tourist destination around the world.