Modern Architectural Marvel – Grand Jamia Mosque

The Grand Jamia Mosque in Bahria Town (Lahore, Pakistan) is a marvelous latest addition to other historical landmarks of the city. With a capacity of 25,000 worshipers inside main hall, it can accommodate a total of 70,000 worshipers considering its courtyard. This makes it Pakistan’s largest mosque till date in terms of indoor capacity yet Faisal Mosque in Islamabad and Badshahi Moqsue in Lahore are considered Pakistan’s first and second largest mosques respectively.

Badshahi Mosque – Pakistan’s Second Largest Mosque

Badshahi Mosque (Emperor’s Mosque), locally called as Badshahi Masjid, constructed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673AD  is the second largest mosque in Pakistan till date and is one of renowned landmarks in Lahore. The mosque is capable of accommodating around 100,000 worshipers (including main hall and courtyard) ans is a major tourist attraction in the city.  A trip to Lahore would be incomplete without visiting and/or praying at this place. Since it’s a mosque therefore there is no ticket or entry fee.