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Monuments of Pakistan. Mazar-e-Quaid. Mazar-e-Quaid or the National Mausoleum
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Mazar-e-Quaidor the National Mausoleum refers to the tomb of the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah. It is an iconic symbol of Karachi throughout the world. The mausoleum completed in the 1960s, is situated at the heart of the city. It is the final resting place and mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and is located in Karachi, Sindh, and Pakistan. The location is usually calm and tranquil which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global megalopolises. The glowing tomb can be seen for miles at night. Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Jinnah's sister, Fatima Jinnah, are also buried besides Jinnah. Official and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions, especially on 23 March, 14 August, 11 September and 25 December. Dignitaries and officials from foreign countries also visit this place.
Quaid-e-Azam The Residency where Quaid-e-AzamMuhammadAliJinnah spent the last days of his life. It is the most famous landmark of City. The residency was constructed in 1892. The whole building is actually a wooden structure beautifully designed and has great architectural importance. It was originally meant to be a sanatorium, and it was converted into the summer residence of the Agent of the Governor General. It has now been declared a national monument. Quaid-e-Azam Residency is located in Ziarat, Balochistan, Pakistan.