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Rawalpindi’s Markazi Jamia Masjid

Rawalpindi’s Markazi Jamia Masjid offers visitors a chance to connect with the city’s past. (AN photos) video

Rawalpindi’s century-old mosque offers spiritual sanctuary during holy month

  • Markazi Jamia Masjid blends history, architecture and faith
  • Surrounded by busy markets, the mosque is an architectural marvel and a retreat for devotees
  • The foundations were laid in 1896 by Amanullah Khan, who later became king of Afghanistan
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