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King Faisal Masjid Mosque

King Faisal Masjid Mosque

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Vedat Dalokay

The King Faisal Masjid Mosque in Islamabad, completed in 1986, was the largest mosque in the world until 1993 and stands as a symbol of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Its architecture uniquely merges modern design with historical elements, blending the cuboid shape of the Ka’ba with the peaked form of an Arab Bedouin tent. This fusion creates a hyperbolic paraboloid structure that pays homage to both the origins of Islam and the nearby Margalla Hills, making it a significant monument to Islam and Pakistan’s independence.

  • Type Spiritual Centre
  • Location Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Year of design 1976 - 1986
  • Material Thassos Marble
  • Usage Exterior, Interior
MARBLE USED

Thassos Marble

The structure features a unique roof design of skylights and perforated roof elements composed of eight triangular slabs meticulously covered in white Thassos Marble. The marble on these surfaces is set in a random pattern of squares and rectangles, while the exterior tiles have precise dimensions and special angles, all processed to exacting specifications, including a thickness of 2.5 cm. J.PAPA’s Thassos Marble cladding extends inside and out, with 700m³ volumes undergoing special treatments to achieve the desired aesthetic and structural qualities, enhancing the mosque's ethereal interior ambiance.
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