Islamic Summit Minar
Its foundation stone was laid on 22 February 1975 on the first anniversary of the conference. It is 155 feet (47 m) high.
Structure
The minar was designed by a Turkish architect, Vedat Dalokay, who also designed the Faisal Mosque located in Islamabad. The National Construction Company Pakistan Ltd. was tasked with the construction, which was overseen by the Pakistan Public Works Department. Construction of the project commenced in February 1975, and took 20 months to complete, costing approximately Rs.15 million.
The monument, composed of an obelisk and reflecting pool, completes the design of an urban square. Below ground, there is a museum display housing art pieces, paintings and gifts given by the countries which attend the Summit in 1974, meeting rooms, and a small auditorium. The pavilion located outside was built before the minaret, and houses a copy of the Quran (written in gold leaves) in a glass case.
See also
References
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- ^ "Around town: Monument of unity: Summit minar". Dawn. 11 April 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
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