[3] A major tourist attraction in Pakistan, the mosque is a contemporary and influential piece of Islamic architecture.

[4] Famous spots like the Faisal Mosque, a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture, and the Pakistan Monument, which represents the country’s cultural history, add to the city’s charm.

The design features eight-sided shell shaped sloping roofs forming a triangular worship hall which can hold 10,000 worshippers.

[8] Combined the structure covers an area of 33 acres (130,000 m2; 1,400,000 sq ft), the mosque dominates the landscape of Islamabad.

King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz was instrumental in the funding, and both the mosque and the road leading to it were named after him after his assassination in 1975.

The mosque grounds along with being a building for prayer also used to house the International Islamic University some years ago but has since relocated to a new campus in 2000.

The interior of the main tent-shaped hall is covered in white marble and decorated with mosaics and calligraphy by the famous Pakistani artist Sadequain,[citation needed] and a Turkish-style chandelier.

[5] The Qibla Wall is covered with blue and white calligraphic tiles designed by a Turkish artist Mengu Ertel.

The unique design takes most of its elements from nomadic Bedouin tent, but it still manages to keep in contact with Islamic architecture by using Ottoman style minarets and square shape form the Kaaba.

[21] One of the main highways of Islamabad, Faisal Avenue leads straight to the Mosque showing the importance of the landmark.

The shining white color in comparison to the dark green background makes the mosque stand out and reveal its significance to the city of Islamabad.