International Islamic University

The foundation of the Islamic University , Islamabad was laid on the first day of the fifteenth century Hijrah i.e. Muharram 1, 1401 (November 11,1980). This landmark of the beginning of the new Century symbolizes the aspirations and hopes of the Muslim Ummah for an Islamic renaissance. The desire to produce scholar and practitioners, imbued with Islamic Learning, character and personality, and capable to meet the economic, social, political, technological and intellectual needs of the Muslim Ummah was the reason deter of this University. The University is located around the domineering Faisal Mosque, a symbol of International Islamic brotherhood and unity. The Mosque is spread over an area of 189,705 square meters.