History Building, "Istiqlal Mosque"

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                DESCRIPTION   OF   ISTIQLAL   MOSQUE

 

 

History of Istiqlal Mosque

 

      After Indonesian independence war, began to develop the idea to establish a large national mosque. The idea of building a mosque blaze after four years of the proclamation of independence. The idea of  building a state of the mosque is in line with the tradition of the Indonesian nation since the days of the ancient royal ever to build a monumental religious building that symbolizes the triumph of the state. For example, in the days of Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms of the Indonesian nation has triumphed built the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. That's why in the future independence of Indonesia published the idea of building a magnificent grand mosque and the mosque worthy of the title as the largest Muslim country in the world.

 

Location of Istiqlal  

      center of capital jakarta . Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia . Construction of the mosque was initiated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the time, Ir . Sukarno in which the first stone erection , as a sign of the start of construction of the Istiqlal Mosque made ​​by Ir . Soekarno on August 24, 1951 . Istiqlal Mosque is the architect Frederich Silaban , a Protestant Christian .

The location of this mosque complex is located in the former Wilhelmina Park , in the northeast lapanganMedan Freedom is the middle stands the National Monument ( Monas ) . On the eastern side of the mosque stands the Cathedral Church Jakarta . The main building of this mosque consists of five floors and a ground floor . The mosque has a modern architectural style with marble floors and walls ,decorated with geometric ornament of stainless steel . The main building of the mosque is crowned the great dome 45 meters in diameter which supported 12 large pillars. Single tower as high as 96.66 meters total looming in the corner of the south hall of the mosque . This mosque can accommodate more than two hundred thousand pilgrims .

      Besides being used as an activity of Muslim worship , the mosque is also used as the offices of various Islamic organizations in Indonesia , social activities , and general activities . The mosque is also one of the famous tourist attraction in Jakarta . Most tourists who visit mostly domestic tourists, and some foreign tourists who are Muslims . Non - Muslim communities can also visit the mosque after receiving some information about Islam and the Istiqlal Mosque , though part of that may be visited by non-Muslims is limited and must be accompanied by a guide .

In every Islamic holidays such as Ramadan , Eid ul- Fitr , Eid al- Adha , the Muslim lunar New Year , Birthday of Prophet Muhammad's Isra and Mi'raj and the President of the Republic of Indonesia hasalways held a religious activity in this mosque which was broadcast live on national television ( TVRI ) and partly private television