Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore
Bagh-e-Jinnah (Urdu: باغِ جناح, lit. 'Jinnah Garden'), formerly known as Lawrence Gardens, is a historical park in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The large green space contains a botanical garden, Masjid Dar-ul-Islam, and Quaid-e-Azam Library.
| Bagh-e-Jinnah باغِ جناح | |
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| باغِ جناح | |
| Location | The Mall, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31.5537°N 74.3313°E |
| Area | 141 acres (0.57 km2) |
| Established | 1860 |
| Etymology | The Garden of Jinnah is named after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan. Earlier, it was named after John Lawrence, Viceroy of India. |
| Administered by | Parks and Horticulture Authority |
There are also entertainment and sports facilities within the park: an open-air theater, a restaurant, tennis courts and the Gymkhana Cricket Ground. It is located on Lawrence Road next to Lahore Zoo, directly across from the Governor's House on The Mall.
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