Aqsa Mosque, Rabwah
The Aqsa Mosque (Urdu: مسجدِ اقصیٰ, romanized: Masjid-i Aqsa) in Rabwah is the main and largest mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan. Its foundation stone was laid down in 1966. The mosque was inaugurated on 31 March 1972 by the head of the worldwide community, Mirza Nasir Ahmad. The building can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.
| Aqsa Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجدِ اقصیٰ | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Location | |
| Location | Rabwah, Punjab |
| Country | Pakistan |
Shown within Punjab, Pakistan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 31°45′6″N 72°54′38″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Abdul Rashid and Aziz Malik |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Mughal |
| Completed | 1972 |
| Construction cost | 1.5 million Rupees |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 20,000 worshipers |
| Minaret(s) | 6 |
| Minaret height | 20 meters, 12 meters |
| Site area | 1.6 acres (6,500 m2) |
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