Faisalabad features remarkable Islamic architecture including the historic Ghanta Ghar mosque and numerous neighborhood mosques with traditional Mughal and colonial-era influences. Named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, the city holds special significance in the Islamic world and serves as a major center for Islamic learning with several madrassas and Islamic universities. The predominantly Muslim population actively celebrates Islamic festivals, maintains vibrant religious markets, and preserves traditional Islamic crafts and textile heritage that reflects centuries of Muslim cultural influence.