Faisal Mosque

History

In 1976, construction began on the mosque, funded by the government of Saudi Arabia, costing over 130 million Saudi riyals. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was instrumental in the funding, and it was thus dedicated to him after his assassination. It was completed in 1986, and used to house the International Islamic University. The small mausoleum of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq is located right outside of the mosque.

Related Topics:
1976 - Saudi Arabia - Faisal of Saudi Arabia - 1986 - International Islamic University - Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

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