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Mazar-e-Quaid facts: the tomb of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi

Mazar-e-Quaid, the white marble tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, was designed by architect Yahya Merchant and completed in the early 1970s.

By Mujhe Batao Desk · · 1 min read

Mazar-e-Quaid is the resting place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in central Karachi.

Mazar-e-Quaid facts

  • Architect: Yahya Merchant
  • Completed: early 1970s
  • Material: white marble, with curved Moorish arches and copper grilles
  • Chandelier: a large crystal chandelier, a gift from China, hangs inside
  • Also buried here: Fatima Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan, among others

Ceremonies

A guard-changing ceremony takes place on national days, including 23 March, 14 August, 11 September and 25 December.

Related

  • Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah: key facts
  • Karachi facts

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