Masjid Dian Al Mahri | Golden Dome

Masjid Dian Al Mahri or known as Golden Dome Mosque is an imposing mosque standing in the city of Depok, West Java Province, Indonesia. The characteristic of this masjid is located on the roof dome is made of 24 carat gold. The building of this mosque has a width of about 8 hectares and occupies an area of 60 hectares of "hot. It is said, because the grandeur, the mosque is often referred to as the most magnificent mosques in Southeast Asia, exceeding Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.



This mosque was inaugurated on December 31, 2006 with the name of Dian Al-Mahri Mosque. This opening date coincides with the Feast of Idul Adha 1427H According to stories circulating, materials mosque was directly imported from European countries and Brazil, such as gold, lighting, and granite from Italy, as well as some other materials from Spain, Norway, and Brazil. Its construction was carried out by qualified professionals from overseas and a cost of billions of rupiah.



Golden Dome Mosque was built by a businessman named Hajj-ah Banten. Dian Djuriah Al Rashid. Wealthy businessman has bought the land in the Depok area since 1996 and started building since 2001. Development mosque completed in late 2006 and opened to the public precisely at 31 December 2006.

Masjid Istiqlal

Location : Jakarta, Indonesia
Build Years : 1961
Area : 9.5 ha
Capacity : 200.000 people
Architect : Frederich Silaban



Masjid Istiqlal is a mosque located in the capital of the Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta. This mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. 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 Istiqlal Mosque conducted by Ir. Sukarno on August 24, 1961. Istiqlal Mosque is the architect Frederich Silaban.

Besides being used as an activity of Muslim worship, the mosque was also used as the Indonesian Ulema Council offices, social activities, and general activities. The mosque is also a tourist attraction famous in Jakarta. Most tourists visiting domestic tourists generally, and some foreign tourists who were Muslim. It is not known whether the non-Muslim people can visit this mosque.



On each day of Islam such as Idul Fitri, Idul Adha and the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, president of the Republic of Indonesia has always held a religious activity in this mosque which was broadcast live on television.

Sources :
http://www.wikipedia.com
http://www.masjidistiqlal.com