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Faisal Mosque
Faisal Mosque is Islamabad's defining landmark, a modernist, tent-shaped mosque at the foot of the Margalla Hills, one of the largest in the world and free to visit outside prayer times..
Faisal Mosque is Islamabad's defining landmark, a modernist, tent-shaped mosque at the foot of the Margalla Hills, one of the largest in the world and free to visit outside prayer times.
Why go
- ✦Modernist tent form
- ✦Margalla Hills backdrop
- ✦One of the world's largest mosques
- ✦Free to visit
On the Ground
Remove shoes and dress modestly, heads covered for women, and visit outside the five prayer times for the quietest experience. The vast courtyard and the mountains behind it are the photograph everyone takes.
Combine with the Hills
Pair the mosque with a drive up to Daman-e-Koh and the Margalla trails for a half-day that captures Islamabad's blend of city and mountain.
Plan It with GreenPak
Use Plan a trip to fold Islamabad's civic landmarks into the start or end of a northern journey, with a city stay and driver.
Planning tip
When to go, Year-round. Spring and autumn are most comfortable; visit late afternoon for soft light on the white marble.
Getting there, It sits at the north end of Islamabad below the Margallas, a short drive from the city centre and easily combined with Daman-e-Koh.
Allow, An hour or two, longer with the surrounding park.
