Jinnah Resting Place

Mizar-e-Quaid

My Jinnah resting place called as Mizar-e-Qaid, Jinnah Mausoleum or the National Mausoleum. This place is ionic just not only in Pakistan but all over the world. The mausoleum finished in the 1960s at the heart of the Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The place gives the calm essence and quiet feelings to the visitors. The gleaming tomb can be seen for miles at night. Khan Liaquat Ali Khan (Prime Minister of Pakistan) and Jinnah's sister, Fatima Jinnah, are also buried near Jinnah. Every year the official and military ceremonies take place here especially the 23rd March, 14th August, 11^th September and 25^th December events. It is also welcomed by the VIPs and officials from foreign countries.

The burial chamber is architect by Yahya Merchant who was inspired by the Islamic architecture. The tomb is made of white marble with curved Moorish arches and copper grills. It is sited in 53 hectare park and the dimension of building is 75x75m on ground and 43m high, constructs on 4m high platform. Every wall of the mausoleum is placed a doorway. There are 15 following fountains lead to the main platform from one side and from all sides terraced paths guide to the gates. The four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the people of China reflects the Pak-china friendship in a green peaceful light. The mausoleum is surrounded by a park which shined through spot-lights at night.

Tomb of Quaid

Mazar-e-Quaid is the largest mausoleum having total area of 61 acre. When the visitors slow done on M A Jinnah road through their cars, buses and motorcycle, they always find the building all alone in the white purity of the its spirit. The Pakistani men and women, old and young from all over the Pakistan came to pay homage to the rested soul. The mausoleum is symbol of the glory of Pakistan. Let’s take a flight to Karachi and touch the Moorish arches and copper grills to make alive the significance of our Pakistan.