Mazar-e-Quaid
| Mazar-e-Quaid مزار قائد |
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Mazar-e-Quaid
 Mazar-e-Quaid
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| Location | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 24°52′31.53″N 67°02′27.88″E / 24.8754250°N 67.0410778°ECoordinates: 24°52′31.53″N 67°02′27.88″E / 24.8754250°N 67.0410778°E |
| Area | 3,100 square metres (33,000 sq ft) |
| Established | June 2, 1970 |
| Visitors | 10,000 (approximately per day) |
| Governing body | Mazar Management Board |
Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum or the National Mausoleum, is the final resting place of Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader) Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, as well as his sister, Māder-e Millat (Mother of the Nation) Fatima Jinnah, and Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. Located in the Jamshed Quarters neighborhood of Karachi, the mausoleum (Urdu: مزار (mazār), of Persian origin), completed in the 1960s, is an iconic symbol of Karachi throughout the world. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations among foreign visitors to Karachi.
The location is usually calm and tranquil which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global megalopolises. The glowing tomb can be seen for miles at night. Official and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions, such as on 23 March (Pakistan Day), 14 August (Independence Day), 11 September (the anniversary of Jinnah's death) and 25 December (Jinnah's birthday). Dignitaries and officials from foreign countries also visit the mausoleum during official tours.
The Mausoleum building was designed by famous architect Yahya Merchant. . It is made of white marble with curved Moorish arches and copper grills reset on an elevated 54-square-meter platform. The mausoleum is located in a 53-hectare park and the building has a footprint of 75 by 75 m (246 by 246 ft) with a height of 43 m (141 ft), built on a 4 m (13 ft) high platform. In each wall is placed an entrance. Fifteen successive fountains lead to the platform from one side and from all sides terraced avenues lead to the gates. The cool inner sanctum reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the People's Republic of China. Around the mausoleum is a park fitted with strong beamed spot-lights which at night project light on the white mausoleum.
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