Istiklal Mosque, Sarajevo
Istiklal Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was named after Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, the national mosque of Indonesia, since the mosque was a gift from the Indonesian people and government for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a token of solidarity and friendship between the two nations. The name "istiqlal" is Arabic word for "independence", thus it is also meant to commemorate the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
| Istiklal Mosque | |
|---|---|
Istiklal džamija | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Bulevar Meše Selimovića 85, Sarajevo 387 33, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Location in Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Geographic coordinates | 43.846350°N 18.360833°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Achmad Noe'man |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Postmodern |
| General contractor | Indonesia |
| Date established | 2001 |
| Construction cost | US$ 2.7 million |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 2,500 m2 (27,000 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome height (outer) | 27 meters |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 27 meters |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Minaret height | 48 meters |
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