The marble mass
Pointed arches, a single dome.
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Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum, is the resting place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, in central Karachi. It was completed in 1971 in a traditional style with a modern touch. It is a symbol of the city and one of its most popular sights, and its broad gardens give a rare breathing space in a very crowded city. The complex also holds the tomb of his sister Fatima Jinnah, known as Mother of the Nation, those of Liaquat Ali Khan and Nurul Amin, the first and eighth prime ministers, and that of Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar. It occupies a prominent spot in Jamshed Quarters, at the northern edge of Karachi's colonial core, at the end of a long road leading straight to it. You see a mass of white marble with pointed arches and a single dome, standing on a raised terrace among fountains, paths and trees. Inside is a solemn hall where a great chandelier hangs above the tomb. This is a respected national place, so keep quiet and follow the guards' instructions, above all about photography inside. It is about 4 km in a straight line from central Karachi. The finest time is sunset, when the colour of the marble changes. Dress modestly, and you may be asked to take off your shoes at the entrance.
Pointed arches, a single dome.
Above the tomb in the hall.
Fountains and paths.
Jamshed Quarters, central Karachi, Pakistan
Usually outside, while the interior may be limited, so follow the guards' instructions.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, his sister Fatima, two former prime ministers and Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar.