EXPLORING The LARGEST MOSQUE In South East Asia Masjid Istiqlal Jakarta Indonesia

The largest Mosque In South East Asia Masjid Istiqlal Jakarta Indonesia
Hello today we are going to explore the Largest Masjid/Mosque in South east Asia Called Istiqlal Mosque (Masjid Istiqlal) It is Located in Jakarta Indonesia

Istiqlal Mosque (Masjid Istiqlal)

Istiqlal Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Istiqlal, lit. 'Independence Mosque') in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the sixth 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 and also of the Immanuel Church.
Istiqlal Mosque (Masjid Istiqlal) Capacity 200,000 people

What is a Mosque or a Masjid

A mosque, also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers are performed, including outdoor courtyards. The first mosques were simple places of prayer for Muslims, and may have been open spaces rather than buildings.

Indonesia
Country in Asia
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea.

Jakarta
Capital of Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.

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