Islamic Summit Minar

The Islamic Summit Minar is an obelisk-shaped structure located in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was built to commemorate the second Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore from 22 to 24 February 1974. The Minar is situated in front of the WAPDA House and the Punjab Assembly Building.

The foundation stone was laid on 22 February 1975 on the first anniversary of the conference. It is 155 feet (47 m) high. It was designed by a Turkish architect, Vedat Dalokay, who also designed the Faisal Mosque located in Islamabad.

The construction of the project commenced in February 1975 and took 20 months to complete, costing approximately Rs.15 million. Below ground, there is a museum display housing art pieces, paintings, and gifts given by the countries that attended the Summit in 1974, meeting rooms, and a small auditorium.

The pavilion located outside was built before the minaret and houses a copy of the Quran (written in gold leaves) in a glass case. This monument is a significant symbol of unity and solidarity among the Muslim countries that participated in the 1974 Islamic Summit Conference. It stands as a testament to Pakistan’s role in fostering cooperation and dialogue within the Islamic world.