User:Faqirkandyaro/sandbox/Grand Mosque Allahbad
Grand Mosque Allahabad Kandyaro, Sindh, Pakistan
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Basic information | |
Location | Kandyaro, Sindh, Pakistan |
Geographic Coordinates | 2703`11.73 N 6812`57.88 E |
Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
Architectural description | |
Architect | Manzoor Qadir |
Architectural type | Mosque |
Architectural style | Islamic classical |
Style | Ottaman and saffavid mixture |
Special feature | 101 Domes |
Special Material | Fair finish Concrete |
Special finish | Hand painted porcelain Kashi tiles |
Interior & Exterior | Turquoise and blue Kashi tiles |
Specifications | |
Area | 20 acres |
Covered area | 80,000 Sq ft |
Other areas (Lavatory, ablution) | 15000 Sq ft |
Madrasa | 70000 Sq ft |
Capacity | 10, 000 |
Length | 330 ft |
Width | 180 ft |
Dome height | 115 ft |
Dome dia (outer) | 64 ft |
Number of Minarets | 1 |
Minaret height | 120 ft |
Design
[edit]The inspiration of Grand Mosque Allahabad has been drawn from the most traditional Islamic Architectural sites. Preserving hand painted tile (Kashi) heritage of Indus valley civilization while utilizing the most advanced technology of fair finish concrete.
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History
[edit]In 2004 a group of senior architects , civil engineers and artists volunteered to build the Mosque.
Architecture
[edit]The Mosque consists of 101 domes. The main dome of Mosque is at the height of 115 feet, the second dome is at the height of 78 feet, remaining 99 domes are at 26 feet with one symbolic minaret at the height of 120 feet indicating unity of Allah.
The domes and the sole minaret denote the main design of the mosque.
Finish
[edit]Allahabad Mosque is unique in design incorporating fair finish concrete structure with the combination of hand painted porcelain tile work. Floral patterns have been preferred over geometric designs which require inch by inch details to transfer them on porcelain tiles.
A group of senior artists volunteered to set up a production unit to use all available resources utilizing hand painting techniques, selection of colours, firing process to create master pieces of kashi tiles. They have been producing kashi tiles for the past 12 years and continue to produce signature designs, floral and calligraphic patterns on Kashi tiles to adorn Grand Mosque Allahabad.
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They deserve appreciation for the remarkable dedication for creating exclusive patterns for use in Allahabad Mosque.
Community services
[edit]It is located on National Highway 415 km from Karachi. Allahabad Mosque premises houses an education system up till university level, hospital, old age residence and an orphanage. All structures within the premises are equipped with appropriate facilities for visitors. All are welcome to visit.
Category:Mosques, Islamic Architecture, Hand Painted Titles(Kashi), Fair Finish Concrete