Mazar-e-Quaid or Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum, located in the center of the city Karachi (Capital of Sindh) is one of the famous-known place in Karachi. This Mazar was built in honor of Mohammad Ali Jinnah the Founder of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He was the first Governor General of Pakistan.
This Mazar was designed by Architect Yahya Merchant and was completed in 1970's. There is a large park surrounded the Mazar with lots of fountains. Approx thousands of people visit Mazar each day, and specially on some special occasions like 23rd March(Pakistan Day), 14th August(Independence Day), 25th December(Quaid's Birthday) and on other different occasions and on national holidays.
Inside the Mausoleum, there is a beautiful ornamental chandelier hanged in the tomb which was gifted by the Chinese, which shows that chinese also has an emotional attachment with Quaid-e-Azam.
Not only Quaid-e-Azam but some other prominent leader graves are also located near the mausoleum. Which includes graves of
- “Quaid-e-Millat”. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan,
- Her wife and great woman leader Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan,
- Quaid-e-Azam sister Miss Fatima Jinnah. and some other prominent leaders.
In addition to tomb, there is a small museum located next to the mausoleum which consists of some things used by Quaid-e-Azam.
When the tomb of Quaid was under construction, one could see this actual grave after going down a staircase. Later, the gate was locked and had to be opened for interested visitors. Now it is permanently locked.
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