Mosques in Indonesia

Dian Al-Mahri Mosque is better known as the Golden Dome Mosque, located in West Java. The mosque complex is a fusion of Arabic, Persian and Indian architectures, hence attracting scores of tourists here to witness the unique blend and learn more about the fascinating heritage of the place.

Soko Tunggal translates to 'one pillar'. It was named so because it takes the support of only one pillar for the roof while usually the roof is supported with at least four pillars. The inner part of the mosque contains a lot of carvings, each with an interesting meaning behind.

Rahmatan Lil Alamin translates as a blessing for all creation, and the mosque is built for sheer capacity rather than age: seven floors, with the top floor alone holding several thousand worshippers. It stands inside an Islamic boarding school complex in West Java. On a list that includes the 15th-century Demak Great Mosque, this is the modern end of the range.

Located in the centre of town Demak, The Demak Great Mosque was built by the Wali Songo (Nine Muslim Saints). The mosque was constructed from timber and walls of this mosque contain Vietnamese ceramics and Javanese wood carving. Built in the 15th century, it is a classic example of a Javanese Mosque.

Cheng Ho Mosque was built for the Muslim Chinese people and the name of this mosque is dedicated to Muslim Chinese Admiral Zheng He. Established in 2002, the mosque is mostly red, yellow and green, with its design resembling that of a temple. The mosque can hold up to 200 people. Cheng Ho Mosque is known for beautiful vibrant colours and the architecture.

Also known as Ridwan Kamil Mosque, this mosque was uniquely designed to blend with nature. The mosque is in the shape of a cube and has no dome. The walls of this mosque were constructed using stacked stones to withstand any disaster. The stacked stones allow the air to flow naturally in and out of the mosque.

Menara Kudus Mosque is also known as Al-Aqsha Mosque. Built during the 1540s, this mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia. The architecture of this mosque resembles ancient Hindhu-Buddhist work, decorated with Vietnamese ceramics ornaments.

Built on sea the Masjid Amirul Mukminin Mosque gives a floating during high tides, which brings it the name the 'floating mosque' of Indonesia. The mosque is small but is constructed with beautiful architecture which can hold nearly 500 people. The environment around this mosque is considered holy and stress-relieving.

'Istiqlal' is the Arabic word for Independence. The Istiqlal Mosque was built and named so to commemorate the Independence of Indonesia. Located in Jakarta, it is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. This mosque is easily accessible as it is close to Merdeka Square and is situated right opposite to the Jakarta Cathedral.

Located in the heart of Aceh, a province which is sharia governed, the mosque features grand domes, hydraulic umbrella-shaped towers. a beautiful pond in its front yard and a classic black and white façade. The mosque, when constructed in 1612, was made from wood and a thatched roof. It was reconstructed by the Dutch in 1881 on the orders of Aceh’s governor.

The Great Mosque An-Nur in Pekanbaru is the largest mosque in the town. Its iconic shape, similar to The Taj Mahal, makes it a photographic destination for tourists. Its architecture is inspired by Turkish, Indian, Arabic and Malaysian architectural styles. Equipped with a pool at the entrance, the mosque was designed by “the father of Indonesian concrete”, Roosseno Suryohadikusumo.

Popularly known as the Grand Mosque of Surabaya, it is a national mosque located in East Java. It is the second-largest mosque in Indonesia with the Istiqlal Mosque being the largest. It is claimed to be the most beautiful mosque in Indonesia owing to its splendid blue-green dome. The mosque covers a total area of 23,300 square meters and has 45 main entrance doors made out of teak.

Located in Semarang, the capital city of Central Java, the huge mosque complex comprises of three buildings placed in a U-shape covering a massive area of ten hectares. The grand mosque is a beautiful mix of Javanese, Arabic, and Greek styles of architecture.

Initially known as the Samarinda Islamic Centre Mosque, this enormous mosque is built on a state-owned site covering 7.2 hectares on the northern bank of the great Mahakam River. Later, it was renamed to the Baitul Muttaqin Mosque, which means “House of the Righteous”.