6 Most Magnificent and Stunning Mosques in Indonesia
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VIVA – Indonesia is one of the countries dominated by Muslim, and mosques are an integral part of the country’s religious and cultural landscape. A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. In addition, the mosque also functions to prosper Islam with Da'wah, education, and social activities such as the distribution of zakat, Qurban, weddings, discussion of community problems, and others.
There are many beautiful and historic mosques in Indonesia that reflect the country’s unique blend of Islamic and local traditions. Well, here are some stunning and magnificent mosques in Indonesia.
1. Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
Masjid Istiqlal.
The largest mosque in Southeast Asia and has a capacity of more than 200,000 worshippers. The mosque's design is modern and minimalist, with a large central dome and towering minarets. Istiqlal was first inaugurated in 1978 and has modern, magnificent architecture. This mosque was built with a Modern-Tropical model that makes this building will always look timeless.
2. Al Jabbar Mosque, Bandung
Masjid Agung Al-Jabbar
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Al Jabbar Mosque was inaugurated on December 30, 2022. The mosque, which is located in Gedebage, Bandung, West Java, has an area of 25.9 hectares.
This mosque was designed directly by Ridwan Kamil when he was still the Mayor of Bandung. Ridwan Kamil designed the Al Jabbar Mosque to be friendly for the elderly and people with disability. There is ramp access and 2 elevators and there are special ablution rooms and toilets for the disabled.
The concept of the Bandung Al Jabbar Mosque comes from a mathematical formula, namely the algebraic formula. It can be seen from the complicated ornaments, but impressive by having 27 doors as a symbol of the 27 regencies/cities in West Java.
3. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Solo
Masjid Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed.
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The Sheikh Al Zayed Mosque located in Gilingan, Banjarsari, Solo, was recently inaugurated on November 14, 2022. This mosque was a gift from the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. In fact, the entire cost of building this mosque was also borne by the UAE government.
