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Grand Mosque Allahabad Kandyaro, Sindh, Pakistan

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Grand Mosque Allahabad Kandyaro Sindh

GMA Mosque panoramic

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

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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.

Grand Mosque Allahabad Final Dome was placed to mark the completion of the mosque structure.

History

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In 2004 a group of senior architects , civil engineers and artists volunteered to build the Mosque.

Architecture

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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

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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.

Hand painted tile patterns

They deserve appreciation for the remarkable dedication for creating exclusive patterns for use in Allahabad Mosque.

Community services

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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.

Outside hall front view Final dome completed GMA Domes arial view Hand painted tile patterns Main gate East Gate Inner corridor detail

Category:Mosques, Islamic Architecture, Hand Painted Titles(Kashi), Fair Finish Concrete