Completed in three years from 2004 to 2007, the Pakistan Monument is a
symbolic representation of the four provinces of the country. Situated
in Islamabad at a public park, the Monument attracts visitors who are
amazed at its architectural brilliance. The interior of its huge petals
is decorated with beautiful Islamic murals.
From air the monument looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon
(formed by walls forming the petals), these represent the star and
crescent on Pakistan's flag.The structure comprises four blossoming flower petals, built of granite,
representing the unity of Pakistani people. The inner walls of the
petals are decorated with murals. The central platform is made in the
shape of a five-pointed star which is surrounded by a water body. A metallic crescent surrounding the star is inscribed with sayings of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and poetry of Allama Iqbal.
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