Faisal Hills
Grand Jamia Masjid Hazrat Ali Faisal Hills
The Grand Jamia Masjid Hazrat Ali opened on October 9, 2026, with capacity for approximately 22,000 worshippers.
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Overview
Grand Jamia Masjid Hazrat Ali (R.A.) opened at Faisal Hills on October 9, 2026. With room for around 22,000 worshippers, it is described as the second-largest mosque in the Islamabad region.
Alongside the five daily prayers, the mosque is designed to host Jumu'ah congregations, Ramadan and Eid gatherings and other community occasions for residents and visitors alike.
Location
The mosque stands in Block A Markaz, Faisal Hills, beside the main Civic Centre. Its central position keeps it within easy reach of every block in the community and of visitors arriving from nearby cities.
- Location: Block A Markaz, Faisal Hills
- Nearby landmark: Main Civic Centre
- Main access: GT Road (N-5)
- Nearest city: Taxila
- Reachable from: Islamabad, Rawalpindi and surrounding areas
Opening Date
The mosque opened on October 9, 2026. It gives Faisal Hills a dedicated venue for daily worship and large congregations.
- Opened: October 9, 2026
- Friday prayer: 12:30 PM
- Venue: Block A Markaz, Faisal Hills
Capacity and Size
Set on a 10-kanal plot, with 5 kanals given to the building itself, the mosque offers about 85,000 square feet across four floors. At full capacity it can welcome approximately 22,000 worshippers at once.
That leaves room to spare for Friday prayers and the biggest gatherings of Ramadan and Eid.
- Capacity: approx. 22,000 worshippers
- Covered area: about 85,000 sq ft over four floors
- Plot size: 10 kanals, 5 kanals built
Architecture and Design
A 60 × 60-foot central dome and 180-foot minarets stand out on the Faisal Hills skyline. A separate atrium leads worshippers into the main prayer hall.
Clean lines, generous open space and a restrained palette let the dome and minarets take centre stage, creating a landmark that is recognisable from across the community.
Facilities
The mosque serves as a complete religious facility for the community.
- Main prayer hall: a large, open hall sized for daily prayers and major gatherings
- Friday prayer: a central venue for Jumu'ah congregations in Faisal Hills
- Women's prayer area: dedicated arrangements for women and families
- Community role: a gathering place for religious occasions and community events
Grand Jamia Masjid Hazrat Ali is now a landmark of Faisal Hills, and a place of worship for residents and visitors.