Tuesday 29 April 2014

Mazar-e-Quad

Posted by Saleem Raza


Mazar-e-Quad is Beautiful Last Resting Place of Mr. Jinnah

Mazar-e-Quaid is the mausoleum of Father of the Nation, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Its construction began shortly after his death in 1948 and was expected to be completed in 1960. White marbles be probably the most famous tombstone in Karachi, which appears in the media every time photos and Karachi mentioned. The structure of the mausoleum is bounded by a huge park that until recently in disrepair. Recently, there have been dramatic improvements in the park, with the addition of trees, paved roads, a well-built, food court, and the source.The mausoleum building was designed by Mumbai based Indian architect Yahya merchant. It is composed of white marble with curved Moorish arches and copper grills reset on an elevated 54 square meters platform. The mausoleum is located in a 53 hectare park and the size of the building is 75 x 75 meter on ground and 43 meter high, built on an 4 meter high platform. In each wall is placed at an entrance. 15 successive fountains lead to the platform from one side and from all sides terraced avenues lead to the gates. The cool inner sanctum reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the people of China. Around the mausoleum is a park fitted with strong beamed spot-lights which at night project light on the white mausoleum.Es that actually works. 



Around Mazar-e-Quaid is a beautiful park visited by thousands of people every day. The location is usually calm and tranquil which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global metropolises. The glowing tomb can be viewed for miles at night. Official and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions, such as on 23 March,Pakistan Day, 14 August, Independence Day, 11 September, the anniversary of Jinnah's death, and 25 December, Jinnah's birthday. Dignitaries and officials from foreign countries also visit the mausoleum during official tours. The whole nation loves their leader and Fatima Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan are buried in the courtyard on the side whereas Quaid-e-Azam has his last resting place in the center of the tomb. Moreover, Mrs Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar and Noorul Ameen are also buried in the courtyards. The mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam is located close to Gulshan-e-Iqbal in the city of Karachi.



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