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Grand Mosque Allahabad Kandyaro, Sindh, Pakistan

Grand Mosque Allahabad Kandyaro Sindh

Basic information
Location	Kandyaro, Sindh, Pakistan
Geographic Coordinates	2703`11.73 N 6812`57.88 E
Affiliation	Sunni Islam
Architectural description
Architect	Manzoor Qadir
Architectural type	Mosque
Architectural style	Islamic classical
Style	Ottaman and saffavid mixture
Special feature	101 Domes
Special Material	Fair finish Concrete
Special finish	Hand painted porcelain Kashi tiles
Interior & Exterior	Turquoise and blue Kashi tiles
Specifications
Area	20 acres
Covered area	80,000 Sq ft
Other areas (Lavatory, ablution)	15000 Sq ft
Madrasa	70000 Sq ft
Capacity	10, 000
Length	330 ft
Width	180 ft
Dome height	115 ft
Dome dia (outer)	64 ft
Number of Minarets	1
Minaret height	120 ft

Design

The inspiration of Grand Mosque Allahabad has been drawn from the most traditional Islamic Architectural sites. Preserving hand painted tile (Kashi) heritage of Indus valley civilization while utilizing the most advanced technology of fair finish concrete.

Grand Mosque Allahabad Final Dome was placed to mark the completion of the mosque structure.

History

In 2004 a group of senior architects , civil engineers and artists volunteered to build the Mosque.

Architecture

The Mosque consists of 101 domes. The main dome of Mosque is at the height of 115 feet, the second dome is at the height of 78 feet, remaining 99 domes are at 26 feet with one symbolic minaret at the height of 120 feet indicating unity of Allah.

The domes and the sole minaret denote the main design of the mosque.

Finish

Allahabad Mosque is unique in design incorporating fair finish concrete structure with the combination of hand painted porcelain tile work. Floral patterns have been preferred over geometric designs which require inch by inch details to transfer them on porcelain tiles.

A group of senior artists volunteered to set up a production unit to use all available resources utilizing hand painting techniques, selection of colours, firing process to create master pieces of kashi tiles. They have been producing kashi tiles for the past 12 years and continue to produce signature designs, floral and calligraphic patterns on Kashi tiles to adorn Grand Mosque Allahabad.

Hand painted tile patterns

They deserve appreciation for the remarkable dedication for creating exclusive patterns for use in Allahabad Mosque.

Community services

It is located on National Highway 415 km from Karachi. Allahabad Mosque premises houses an education system up till university level, hospital, old age residence and an orphanage. All structures within the premises are equipped with appropriate facilities for visitors. All are welcome to visit.