Ilyasi Masjid

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Ilyasi Masjid
Ilyasi Masjid View 1.jpg
A view of Ilyasi Masjid in 2015
Religion
Affiliation Islam
StatusOperational
Location
Location Abbottabad District, Pakistan
Country Pakistan
Architecture
Type Mosque
Style Islamic architecture
Completed1932

Ilyasi Masjid is a mosque located in Abbottabad District, Pakistan.

History

The mosque was built in 1932. [1]

According to a research by professors of Bahauddin Zakaria University, this mosque was built in 1932 on top of a stream coming out of the mountain. [2] According to the research paper, it is the oldest and largest mosque in Abbottabad city. According to the mosque administration, there is a capacity of about 10,000 worshippers. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Ilyasi Masjid | Pakistan Tourism Portal". paktourismportal.com. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  2. "الیاسی مسجد کے پکوڑے: 'کچھ خاص ہے تبھی تو لوگ کھاتے ہیں'". 3 July 2021.
  3. "The glorious wonder — Abbotabad's Ilyasi Masjid". 30 August 2018.
  4. "Ilyasi Mosque: A Pearl in Abbottabad - Haroon Shuaib - Youlin Magazine".
  5. "Ilyasi Mosque: The font of triple delight". 20 May 2011.