Jinnah Mausoleum In Karachi, Pakistan Stock Photo

This photo is taken in Karachi City, Pakistan. Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum or the National Mausoleum, is the final resting place of Quaid-e-Azam Great Leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, as well as his sister, Māder-e Millat Mother of the Nation Fatima Jinnah, and Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. Located in the Jamshed Quarters neighborhood of Karachi, the mausoleum Urdu: مزار‎ mazār, of Persian origin,was completed in the 1960s, is an iconic symbol of Karachi throughout the world. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations among foreign visitors to Karachi.[1] The location is usually calm and tranquil which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global megalopolises. The glowing tomb can be seen for miles at night. Official and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions, such as on 23 March Pakistan Day, 14 August Independence Day, 11 September the anniversary of Jinnah`s death and 25 December Jinnah`s birthday. Dignitaries and officials from foreign countries also visit the mausoleum during official tours.