Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore
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Bagh-e-Jinnah (Urdu: باغِ جناح, lit. 'Jinnah Garden'), formerly known as Lawrence Gardens, is a historical park in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The large green space contains a botanical garden, Masjid Dar-ul-Islam,[3][4] and Quaid-e-Azam Library.[5]
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Location | The Mall, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 31.5537°N 74.3313°E / 31.5537; 74.3313 |
Area | 141 acres (0.57 km2)[1] |
Established | 1860 |
Etymology | The Garden of Jinnah is named after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan. Earlier, it was named after John Lawrence, Viceroy of India.[2] |
Administered by | Parks and Horticulture Authority |
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There are also entertainment and sports facilities within the park: an open-air theater, a restaurant, tennis courts and the Gymkhana Cricket Ground. It is located on Lawrence Road next to Lahore Zoo, directly across from the Governor's House on The Mall.