Minar-e-Pakistan, located in Lahore’s Iqbal Park is one of the most important national monuments of the country and is one of the city’s top tourist attractions. It was built to commemorate the day when the historic Pakistan Resolution was...more
Minar-e-Pakistan, located in Lahore’s Iqbal Park is one of the most important national monuments of the country and is one of the city’s top tourist attractions. It was built to commemorate the day when the historic Pakistan Resolution was passed in 1940, on that same site. Minar-e-Pakistan is 70 metres tall and reflects Mughal and Islamic architecture. Its base is shaped like a five pointed star and it encloses crescent shaped pools. Here visitors will be able to see floral inscriptions featuring the text of the Lahore Resolution in Urdu, Bengali and English, Delhi Resolution's text, Quranic verses, the 99 attributes of Allah and more. Visitors will also be able to climb to the top of the minaret for panoramic views of the surrounding area. The top can be reached via an elevator.
Free
Open throughout the day
Around 1 hour or more
Adults, senior visitors, young adults, families, children
The magnificent structure, the inscriptions and the stunning view
Although Muslims visiting Minar-e-Pakistan will not be able to find prayer facilities at the attraction, they will be able to offer their prayers in a secluded place in the park surrounding it. They can also make use of the facilities offered at one of the many mosques in the city, such as Badshahi Mosque, the Grand Jamia Mosque and Wazir Khan Mosque.
Visitors to Minar-e-Pakistan are sure to locate several food carts and stalls located in the surrounding Iqbal Park. They can even bring along some snacks to enjoy while relaxing in the park. The area around the landmark is also known to house a variety of fantastic restaurants. Those visiting the monument can therefore ask to be guided to the best restaurant nearby.
Siddique Trade Centre, 7, Main Blvd, Block H, Gulberg, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan
Eid marks the culmination of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims around the globe. Traveling to a new destination on Eid adds an exciting dimension to the celebration, blending...
Are you in search of some Halal food in Manchester? Well, you are in luck. There are plenty of Halal buffets to choose from in Manchester. Several restaurants in Manchester are Halal-certified. Serving...
The Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre, the largest mosque in Hong Kong When it comes to Muslim history, Hong Kong might be the last place in your mind. The city is known for its dim sum dishes and martial...
There are only a few things that can take your breath away, like traveling to faraway lands and standing in front of Mosques, complexes, structures, and buildings of historical relevance. There's hardly...
Finding Halal food in the UK isn't a big deal. All you have to do is type "halal restaurants nearby" on Google, and you'll find dozens of them. Alternatively, you can use the Halal Trip app to find all...
Prayer times for Lahore,Pakistan