Religious site
Masjid-e-Tooba
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Masjid-e-Tooba, also called Gol Masjid (“Round Mosque”), is a modern mosque in Karachi. Its central prayer hall sits beneath a broad white dome without internal pillars or columns, the building’s defining structural feature.
Da non perdere
- The pillar-free central prayer hall beneath a dome measuring 212 feet (65 metres) in diameter.
- The low surrounding wall that supports the dome without columns inside the main hall.
- A single minaret rising 120 feet (37 metres).
- The white-marble structure, designed by Pakistani architect Babar Hameed Chauhan.
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- The dome spans 212 feet (65 metres) without pillars or columns in the central prayer hall.
- The mosque covers 4,657 square metres and was designed for up to 5,000 people.
- Construction began in 1966 and finished three years later in 1969.
Un po' di storia
Construction of the mosque began in 1966 and was completed in 1969. It was designed by Pakistani architect Babar Hameed Chauhan, with structural engineer Zaheer Haider Naqvi.
Domande frequenti
When was Masjid-e-Tooba built?
Construction began in 1966 and was completed in 1969.
How many people can the mosque hold?
The central prayer hall can accommodate a congregation of 5,000 persons.
Is there any pillar inside the prayer hall?
No, the dome is supported on a low surrounding wall with no pillars in the central prayer hall.
What is the diameter of the dome?
The dome measures 212 feet (65 metres) in diameter.
Who designed the mosque?
It was designed by Pakistani architect Babar Hameed Chauhan.
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