Heritage of Pakistan
Home
Discover
Explore
Map
  • Forts
  • Temples
  • Churches
  • Mountains & Valleys
  • National Parks
  • Mosques
  • Tombs
  • Shrines
  • Lakes
  • Gurdwara
  • Archaeological sites
  • Palaces

Explore Forts

Discover stunning fortifications of Pakistan

Discover more
Explore Forts
Heritage of Pakistan

Near You

Nearby You

Featured

Editor's Picks

Top Rated by Travellers

Most loved

Hidden Gems

Beyond the Tourist Trail

By Region

Explore by region

Architecture

Architectural Wonders

Plan Your Visit

Trip Ideas

Photos

Discover through Photos

Browse the archive →

Location

Find Heritage on the Map

Open the map →

Heritage of Pakistan

Discover 5,000+ years of history

Save sites, plan trips, and track your visits across Pakistan.

Discover | Explore | Preserve

Discover

Discover

Dashboard

Heritage of Pakistan

Please rotate to portrait

Explore
Explore
Map
Loading sites…
Loading…
Ilyasi Masjid

Ilyasi Masjid

GPS
Back to Article
Back to ArticleAbbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Ilyasi Masjid, located in Abbottabad, Pakistan, is the city’s oldest and most famous mosque, built during the British colonial era. Known for its striking white architecture and large water pond at the entrance, the mosque is a popular spiritual and tourist site surrounded by scenic hills and serenity.
ArchitectureMosqueIslamic Architecture1849 to 1947 | British Colonial Era 1947 till Date | Modern Pakistan PoolMinaretsMinbar (Pulpit)Prayer HallJharokaStucco workArched WindowsChatri (Domed Kiosk)ArchesKashi Kari ( Mosaic Tilework)
Courtyard tank channels natural spring water for ritual ablution.
Visitors gather at the sacred spring-fed tank in Ilyasi Masjid's courtyard.
Green waters reflect the symmetrical classical facade above.
Battlement-like turrets crown the expansive classical western wall.
Ritual purity begins at the spring-fed tank's edge.
The minaret rises beside covered colonnades framing the courtyard.
The courtyard tank channels water for ritual purification at Ilyasi Masjid.
Running water and symmetrical architecture define the western courtyard approach.
Carved stone archway and minaret mark the entrance to Ilyasi Masjid.
Water channels flow through narrow passageways leading into the prayer spaces.
Interior ablution channel flows through the prayer hall beneath fluted columns.
Ornate carved stonework adorns Ilyasi Masjid's inner entrance passageway.
Decorative jharoka showcases Ilyasi Masjid's vibrant tilework artistry.
A passage frames the jharoka within the bustling Ilyasi Masjid surroundings.
Ilyasi Masjid's colorful jharoka draws visitors through surrounding neighbourhood lanes.
Interior reveals fluted columns and mihrab niche beneath cream-coloured expanse.
Courtyard nestled beneath hillside, with cream-washed arcaded walkway.
Spacious hypostyle prayer hall lined with fluted columns and wooden cabinetry.
Ilyasi Masjid's symmetrical western facade blends European and Islamic architectural influences.
The prayer hall unfolds as a rhythmic sequence of columns beneath a
Courtyard tank channels natural spring water for ritual ablution.
Visitors gather at the sacred spring-fed tank in Ilyasi Masjid's courtyard.
Green waters reflect the symmetrical classical facade above.
The minaret rises beside covered colonnades framing the courtyard.
Battlement-like turrets crown the expansive classical western wall.
Ritual purity begins at the spring-fed tank's edge.
The courtyard tank channels water for ritual purification at Ilyasi Masjid.
Running water and symmetrical architecture define the western courtyard approach.
Carved stone archway and minaret mark the entrance to Ilyasi Masjid.
Ornate carved stonework adorns Ilyasi Masjid's inner entrance passageway.
Water channels flow through narrow passageways leading into the prayer spaces.
Interior ablution channel flows through the prayer hall beneath fluted columns.
Decorative jharoka showcases Ilyasi Masjid's vibrant tilework artistry.
A passage frames the jharoka within the bustling Ilyasi Masjid surroundings.
Ilyasi Masjid's colorful jharoka draws visitors through surrounding neighbourhood lanes.
Spacious hypostyle prayer hall lined with fluted columns and wooden cabinetry.
Interior reveals fluted columns and mihrab niche beneath cream-coloured expanse.
Courtyard nestled beneath hillside, with cream-washed arcaded walkway.
Ilyasi Masjid's symmetrical western facade blends European and Islamic architectural influences.
The prayer hall unfolds as a rhythmic sequence of columns beneath a