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3 Mosques in Indonesia with Beautiful Architecture for Tourist Destinations

Nadia Latief
25 March 2023
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During Ramadan, you can do Ngabuburit by visiting various mosques in Indonesia which are also often the following tourist destinations!

 
Besides having the primary function as a place of worship, many mosques in Indonesia are also built with beautiful architecture. The community often uses this as a tourist destination. Not infrequently also those who intentionally perform special prayers at these mosques to enjoy their beauty. Not to mention that these mosques carry out various activities during Ramadan. Come on, see below!

Masjid Istiqlal, Jakarta
 

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The Istiqlal Mosque has become one of the distinctive landmarks of the capital city of Jakarta. The splendor of this mosque is even well-known in the eyes of the international community. The mosque, which was built in the 1970s, can accommodate up to 200,000 worshippers. Every day, this mosque actively carries out various religious activities, especially during Ramadan. No wonder the Istiqlal Mosque is always crowded with worshippers. Not only that, local and foreign tourists are often seen in the mosque area to admire its beauty.

Masjid Al-Jabbar, Bandung
 
 
The Al-Jabbar Mosque is one of the mosques that has been busy being discussed lately. Apart from being beautiful, the architecture of the mosque by Governor Ridwan Kamil also has a unique building. Many people also call this mosque an Instagrammable mosque because it looks like it is floating in the middle of a lake. Thanks to its architecture, Al-Jabbar Mosque also has the name Gedebage Floating Mosque. Overall, the mosque can accommodate 30,000 worshippers.

Masjid Baiturrahman, Aceh
 
 
This mosque is a mosque that is rich in history. The architecture itself had begun to be built during the time of Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612. At that time, the Baiturrahman Mosque still functioned as an imperial mosque with only thatched roofs typical of Acehnese architecture. The mosque building was also a stronghold when the Dutch attacked. After going through various restorations and renovations, now the Baiturrahman Mosque has 7 domes and 8 minarets with a capacity of up to 30,000 worshippers.

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