Tooba Mosque, Karachi
Tooba Mosque stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of Karachi. Its inception in the 1960s marked a significant turning point for the city's Muslim community, which, until then, had lacked prominent places of worship.
Designed by the visionary Pakistani architect Dr. Babar Hamid Chauhan, Tooba Mosque's distinctive single dome, surpassing any other in the nation at the time, was a groundbreaking departure from convention. The construction, initiated in 1966 and completed in three years, saw the concerted efforts of Karachi's local community, epitomizing a collective endeavor toward a shared spiritual sanctuary.
Masjid-e-Tooba, translated as "the mosque of goodness and benevolence," now stands as an iconic emblem of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its imposing white marble structure adorns Karachi's skyline, a beacon of serenity amidst the bustling cityscape. The mosque's circular prayer hall, embellished with intricate calligraphy, exudes an aura of tranquility, while its expansive courtyard serves as a hub for communal gatherings and festivities.
Designed by the visionary Pakistani architect Dr. Babar Hamid Chauhan, Tooba Mosque's distinctive single dome, surpassing any other in the nation at the time, was a groundbreaking departure from convention. The construction, initiated in 1966 and completed in three years, saw the concerted efforts of Karachi's local community, epitomizing a collective endeavor toward a shared spiritual sanctuary.
Masjid-e-Tooba, translated as "the mosque of goodness and benevolence," now stands as an iconic emblem of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its imposing white marble structure adorns Karachi's skyline, a beacon of serenity amidst the bustling cityscape. The mosque's circular prayer hall, embellished with intricate calligraphy, exudes an aura of tranquility, while its expansive courtyard serves as a hub for communal gatherings and festivities.
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Tooba Mosque on Map
Sight Name: Tooba Mosque
Sight Location: Karachi, Pakistan (See walking tours in Karachi)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Karachi, Pakistan (See walking tours in Karachi)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Karachi, Pakistan
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles