Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta

Istiqlal Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Istiqlal, lit.'Independence Mosque'; Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلْإِسْتِقْلَال, romanized: Masjid al-Istiqlāl, lit.'Mosque of the Independence') in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 February 1978. Within Jakarta, the mosque is positioned next to Merdeka Square and the Jakarta Cathedral (Catholic) and also of the Immanuel Church (Reformed).

Istiqlal Mosque
Masjid Istiqlal
Masjid Al-Istiqlāl (مَسْجِد ٱلْإِسْتِقْلَال)
The mosque in Ramadan, 2023
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Leadership
  • Imam(s):
    Prof. Dr. K. H. Nasaruddin Umar (Grand Imam)
    Drs. H. Syarifuddin Muhammad (Deputy Grand Imam)
    H. Hasanuddin Sinaga
  • Chairman:
    Cdre (Ret.) H. Asep Saefuddin
Location
LocationJakarta, Indonesia
Location in Jakarta and Indonesia
Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta (Java)
Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta (Indonesia)
Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta (Asia)
AdministrationIstiqlal Mosque Management Executive Board
Geographic coordinates6°10′11.29″S 106°49′51.32″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Friedrich Silaban
TypeCongregational mosque
Style
General contractor Indonesia
Date established1978 (renovated in 2019–2020)
Construction costRp 7 billion (US$ 12 million)
Specifications
Capacity200,000 people
Dome(s)2
Dome dia. (outer)45 m (148 ft)
Minaret(s)1
Minaret height96.66 metres or 317.1 feet high; 66.66 m or 218.7 ft marble coated structure; plus 30 m or 98 ft stainless steel pinnacle
MaterialsSteel and concrete structure, marble tiles on floors, walls and domes, ceramics tiles, stainless steel ornaments and metalworks
Website
eng.istiqlal.or.id
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