Chand Tara Sculpture

The Chand Tara Sculpture, also known as the Crescent and Star Monument. It is a prominent landmark situated in Shakarparian, Islamabad. Designed by artist Abdul Jabbar Gull. Located near the Rose and Jasmine Garden and directly in front of the Pak-China Friendship Centre.

It is a striking 45-foot stainless steel monument symbolizing Pakistan’s national identity through its crescent and star design. Installed during the 1970s under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to commemorate the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit.

Nearby Attractions

The Chand Tara Sculpture’s location in Shakarparian places it in proximity to several other notable sites in Islamabad, including:​  Shakarparian National Park, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, Pakistan Museum of Natural History and Daman-e-Koh Viewpoint.