By Sumith Mayadunne from Karachi
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
QUAID-E-AZAM'S MAUSOLEUM
Sri lanka media delegation visited father of Pakistan memorial
By Sumith Mayadunne from Karachi
Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum is a famous landmark of Karachi. The mausoleum is placed in a 53 hectare park and the size of building is 75x75m on ground and 43m high, built on an 4m high platform. In each wall is p
laced an entrance. 15 successive fountains lead to the platform from one side and from all sides terraced avenues lead to the gates.This white marble Mausoleum with its curved Moorish arches and copper grills resets on an elevated 54 sq. meters platform. The cool inner sanctum reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the peoples Republic of China. The memorial slab framed with silver railings dawns people from far and wide who come to pay their respects to the father of the Nation and to watch the impressive changing of guards ceremony that takes place everyday. Today the Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum is a prominent and
impressive landmark of Karachi. Nearby are the graves of the “Quaid-e-Millet”. Liaqat Ali Khan, the f
irst Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Quaid`s sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.Special Thanks to the Project Manager, Major S.Athir Mir.
Pix: Major Ather Mir explain to Sri lanka media deligation from the location
Pictures by : Sumith
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