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ISLAMABAD, (APP):Faisal Mosque is attracting a large
number of people from different parts of the country, which is the
symbol of Islamic art and architecture.
Talking to APP, the officials of the Mosque said that more
than 20,000 people visit this grand beautiful Mosque on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday to get mesmerized with the stunning architecture
under the green Margallas.
Faisal Mosque a symbol of Islamic Art and Architecture has
become an attractive place for the visitors from all over the
country as well as for large number of foreigners.
Khadim-e-Faisal Mosque Qari Gulzar Ahmed Madni who is also
librarian of the public library set up by Dawah Academy in the
Mosque, said hundreds of books on Islam and its history are
available in the library.
He said around hundred people daily visit the library and
benefit from the collection of books available there. He said the
Academy has also set up a book stall where books are sold on
discount rates.
A gift shop has also been set up in the Mosque which attracts
a large number of people, he said adding, the shop sells Pure Honey,
Dates and several other Islamic models etc. He added that on the
Holidays the number of visitors increases to a large extend and
families, students and people from all around the country came in
groups to visit the mosque.