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Mosque named after Saudi king to be built in Islamabad

An artist's rendition of the planned King Salman Mosque. (SPA)
An artist's rendition of the planned King Salman Mosque. (SPA)
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08 May 2021 12:05:09 GMT9
08 May 2021 12:05:09 GMT9

Arab News

RIYADH: A mosque named after Saudi Arabia’s King Salman will be built at the International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said Saturday.

The planned mosque, which will be located at the university’s campus, includes a prayer hall for men accommodating 4,000 worshipers and another for women accommodating 2000 worshipers, said the report.




King Salman. (SPA photo)

The project also contains a museum and a library each in the name of the King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Conferences Hall, an administrative area and a parking lot.

There will also be outdoor yards that can accommodate 6,000 people. 

SPA said King Salman has approved the plan.

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