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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The first prayer at Faisal Masjid, Islamabad was held in 1988, two years after its construction was completed in 1986.
Faisal Masjid, located in Islamabad, Pakistan, is one of the largest mosques in the world. Its construction began in 1976 and was completed in 1986. However, the first formal prayer (Salat) was held in 1988, marking the mosque's official opening for worship. The delay between construction completion and the first prayer was due to interior finishing and other preparations.
Faisal Masjid was a gift from King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia to the people of Pakistan. Designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, the mosque's unique tent-like structure is inspired by a Bedouin tent. It is situated at the foothills of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad and can accommodate over 300,000 worshippers, making it the national mosque of Pakistan.
