LAHORE-Walled City Lahore is enriched with the glorious architecture of the great civilizations from the past. The imperial ‘Wazir Khan Mosque’ is situated at Delhi Gate, Lahore.
This mosque was being established in the 17th century under the reign of Mughal Emperor ‘Shah Jahan’. Construction of the mosque began in either 1634 or 1635 and was completed in approximately seven years. Wazir Khan Mosque is known for its intricate Islamic art on tiles known as kashi-kari, as well as its interior surfaces that are almost entirely decorated with elaborate Mughal-era frescoes.
‘Government of Pakistan’ has been taking many steps to restore this beautiful Mughal Era Monument since 2009.The visitors can visit the mosque anytime and the mosque is a masterpiece of Art. Every day, many local and foreigner tourist not only visit the mosque but also come to offer prayers and thank God.
Wazir Khan Mosque is a physical manifestation of love and reverence for an all Mighty God who is unseen. The flying birds create a peaceful scene and a visitor gets refreshed by the sound of water falling in the pond which is for the ablution purpose in the center of the Mosque Courtyard.
During Mughal Era, the ‘Wazir Khan Mosque chowk’ was the hub of cultural activities and social gatherings. The mosque is an example of the finest beauty of God and nature. The mosque is major tourist attraction of the Cultural hub ‘Lahore’ and one cannot simply miss going there. It is on the top priority of every tourist list. Wazir Khan mosque is being recognized not only in Pakistan but Worldwide.
