Al-Sadiq Mosque, Bahawalpur

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Al-Sadiq Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationBahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Architecture
TypeMosque
Capacity60,000 worshipers

Al-Sadiq Mosque is a mosque located in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2][3]

Between 50,000 and 60,000 people can pray in the mosque at a time. The mosque covers an area of 24 canal.[4]

History

Its foundation stone was laid by Great Sufi of Chishtia clan and the Spiritual Master of Nawab of Bahawalpur Noor Muhammad Maharvi more than 200 years ago. The renovation was done by the order of Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi in 1935 after returning from Hajj.

See also

References

  1. ^ Planet, Lonely. "Jami Masjid al Sadiq in Bahawalpur, Pakistan".
  2. ^ "9 historical Pakistani mosques that will transport you to another time - Pakistan". Dawn.Com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. ^ "15 mosques that perfectly capture Pakistan's architectural heritage". The Express Tribune. 8 February 2016.
  4. ^ "150 years old Al-Sadiq Mosque Bahawlapur, a master piece of architecture". Dunya News. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
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