Saudi Arabia has expressed its intention to assist the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in the renovation of the iconic Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, nearly four decades after its completion.
Originally conceived following King Faisal Abdul Aziz’s visit to Pakistan in 1966, the mosque was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay and completed in 1988. Since then, it has become a symbol of Islamabad and a popular destination for both worshippers and tourists.
Now, the structure is in need of extensive repair and maintenance work. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Saudi government, the Ministry of Interior, and CDA is expected to be signed soon to formalize the support.
Chairman CDA Mohammad Ali Randhawa recently met with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Ahmed Al-Malki at CDA headquarters to discuss the MoU and broader collaboration. According to a CDA statement, the meeting covered shared interests, including potential Saudi investment in Islamabad’s hotel sector.
The ambassador praised CDA’s efforts in urban development, beautification, and horticulture. He also acknowledged Islamabad’s emergence as a hub for green initiatives, noting the creation of a state-of-the-art nursery.
Both sides discussed preparations for Saudi National Day on September 23, with the CDA chairman assuring full support for the event. He welcomed Saudi investment and cultural cooperation, calling Islamabad a natural partner for future collaboration.
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Dear Management AOA, kindly try to add a medium size museum if it’s not there, it should have basic and little details about Islam. An educated Aalim fluent in English and Urdu should also be there to respond to Quran and Sunna related questions.
Faisal Mosque has become the dirtiest spot in Islamabad due to large influx of visitors….the toilets and places for Wuzoo are the filthiest….water standing in it, stinking….one cannot imagine having complete Wuzoo and performing Nimaaz….only for selfies people use the outer space and huge prayers area….just a visiting spot…..we now deliberately avoid going there whenever we visit the capital…..