Pakistan presentation at the Mosque Open day - Kilbirnie Mosque, Wellington New Zealand. Dated: 12-09-2015 Updated: 27-09-2016

1. PAKISTAN

2. PAKISTAN
ARCHITECTURE
PRE ISLAMIC &
MUGHAL RULE

3. PAKISTAN
MAP

4. ARCHITECTURE  PRE ISLAMIC
Mohenjo-daro - Larkana
Built around 2500 BCE, it was one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, contemporaneous with
the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and Norte Chico.

5. ARCHITECTURE  PRE ISLAMIC
Historical Monuments of Makli – Thatta
One of the largest necropolis in the world. The tombs and gravestones spread over the cemetery are
material documents marking the social and political history of Sindh.

6. ARCHITECTURE  PRE ISLAMIC
Darewar Fort – Bahawalpur
The fort was built by Hindu Rajput, Bhati of Jaisalmer. It remained in the hands of the Rajput Bhati royal
family of Jaisalmer until captured by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733

7. ARCHITECTURE  PRE ISLAMIC
Darewar Fort – Bahawalpur
The fort was built by Hindu Rajput, Bhati of Jaisalmer. It remained in the hands of the Rajput Bhati royal
family of Jaisalmer until captured by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733

8. ARCHITECTURE  PRE MUGHAL
Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb – Multan
Built between 1320 - 1324 AD, the tomb is said to have built by Ghias-ud-Din Tughlak during his governorship
of Depalpur

9. ARCHITECTURE  PRE MUGHAL
Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb – Multan
Built between 1320 - 1324 AD, the tomb is said to have built by Ghias-ud-Din Tughlak during his governorship
of Depalpur

10. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Rohtas Fort – Jehlum
Built in the 16th Century by Raja Todar Mal, under the orders of the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue
the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region.

11. ARCHITECTURE  PRE MUGHAL
Kot Diji Fort – Khairpur
The fort was built between 1785 to 1795 by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur, founder of the Kingdom of Upper Sindh

12. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Shah Jehan Mosque – Thatta
Built in 1647, during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, as a gift to the people of Sindh for their
hospitality.

13. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Shah Jehan Mosque – Thatta
Built in 1647, during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, as a gift to the people of Sindh for their
hospitality.

14. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Interior Designs

15. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Interior Designs

16. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Interior Designs

17. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Wazir Khan Mosque - Lahore

18. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Lahore Fort
The existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and
was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers.

19. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Lahore Fort – Shish Mehal
The ‘Palace of Mirrors’ consists of a spacious hall with several halls behind. There is a marble perforated
screen in the rear chamber which is carved of tendril, floral and geometrical patterns.

20. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Lahore Fort – Shish Mehal
The ‘Palace of Mirrors’ consists of a spacious hall with several halls behind. There is a marble perforated
screen in the rear chamber which is carved of tendril, floral and geometrical patterns.

21. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Badshahi Mosque - Lahore
Constructed between 1671 and 1673, it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Today it
is the second largest mosque in South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world.

22. ARCHITECTURE  MUGHAL RULE
Badshahi Mosque - Lahore
Constructed between 1671 and 1673, it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Today it
is the second largest mosque in South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world.

23. POTTERY  MUGHAL RULE
Pottery Designs
Pottery Designs from Mughal era

24. PAKISTAN
ARCHITECTURE
PRESENT DAY PAKISTAN

25. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Minar-e-Pakistan – Lahore
The tower was constructed in 1960s on the site where where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore
Resolution, the first official call for a separate homeland for the Muslims living in the South Asia.

26. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – Islamabad
Built in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure
from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main
prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.

27. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – Islamabad
Built in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure
from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main
prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.

28. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – Islamabad
Built in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure
from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main
prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.

29. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Pakistan Monument – Islamabad
The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four
provinces and three territories.

30. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Pakistan Monument – Islamabad
The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four
provinces and three territories.

31. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Masjid e Tooba – Karachi
Built in 1969 in Karachi with pure white marble. It is the largest single-dome mosque in the world (72 meters
in diameter). The mosque is the 18th largest in the world with the central prayer capacity of 5,000 people.

32. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Masjid e Tooba – Karachi
Built in 1969 in Karachi with pure white marble. It is the largest single-dome mosque in the world (72 meters
in diameter). The mosque is the 18th largest in the world with the central prayer capacity of 5,000 people.

33. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – Lahore
It is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is
influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

34. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – Lahore
It is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is
influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

35. ARCHITECTURE  CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – Lahore
It is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is
influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

36. PAKISTAN
LANDSCAPES FROM AROUND THE
COUNTRY

37. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
K2
Second highest mountain in the world at 8,611 metres.K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme
difficulty of ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders.

38. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
BIAFO GLACIER
Biafo Glacier is a 63 km long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains, Pakistan. It meets the 49 km long Hispar
Glacier at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions.

39. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
BURGE LA – DEOSAI PLAINS
Deosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna. In the
Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies!

40. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
DEOSAI PLAINS
Deosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna. In the
Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies!

41. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
DEOSAI PLAINS
Deosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna. In the
Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies!

42. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
ANSOO LAKE – KAGHAN VALLEY
The name “Ansoo” comes from its tear-like shape. This lake also resembles Human Eye with central ice land
resembling Iris and a ridge resembling Eyebrow becoming more prominent when ice melts in summers.

43. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
BATA KUNDI – KAGHAN VALLEY
It is the most beautiful area of Kaghan Valley just a few kms away from Naran.

44. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
COLD DESERT – SKURDU
There are green fields right after this white desert, right after that there Is a river which is not visible in the
pic but it is actually there and right after all these there are mountains

45. LANDSCAPE  NORTH
KACHURA LAKE – SKURDU
The beauty of the Upper Kachura Lake is almost untampered and mostly unexplored by travelers, due to lack
of infrastructure owing to its rough terrain . The area has a rich flora and also known for its wild apricot

46. LANDSCAPE  BALOCHISTAN
HINGOL NATIONAL PARK
Hingol National Park covers an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi) and is the largest National Park in
Pakistan. It was established in 1988.

47. LANDSCAPE  BALOCHISTAN
MUD VOLCANO – HINGOL NATIONAL PARK
Hingol National Park covers an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi) and is the largest National Park in
Pakistan. It was established in 1988.

48. LANDSCAPE  BALOCHISTAN
GADANI BEACH – SHIP BREAKING YARD
Gadani Beach is the location of Gadani ship-breaking yard, which is one of the world's largest ship-breaking
yards.

49. LANDSCAPE  BALOCHISTAN
HANNA LAKE – QUETTA
Hanna Lake is very attractive for holidaymakers, and is crowded with hikers and campers in holidays. You can
hire a boat and paddle on the lake and round the island in the middle!

50. LANDSCAPE  SINDH
CLIFTON OYSTER ROCKS – KARACHI

51. LANDSCAPE  SINDH
CLIFTON BEACH – KARACHI

52. LANDSCAPE  SINDH
CHATTAN SHAH JI TAKRI – SINDH
Intriguing ancient rock in interior Sindh. There is also a Hindu temple built on top that is regarded as
one of the holiest temples by the Hindu community.

53. PAKISTAN
CALLIGRAPHY

54. CALLIGRAPHY
CALLIGRAPHY
Few examples of Calligraphy from Mughal era as well as some contemporary designs

55. PAKISTAN
PEOPLE & CULTURE

56. PEOPLE
CULTURAL VALUES
KHUDI – SELF CONSCIOUS
HOSPITALITY
STRONG FAMILY UNITS

57. FESTIVALS EID
EID UL FITR

58. FESTIVALS EID
EID UL ADHA

59. CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETS – LAHORE
In Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with
food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.

60. CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETS
In Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with
food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.

61. CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETS – KARACHI
In Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with
food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.