Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque
Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque is a mosque located in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The construction begun in 1994 and the mosque was completed in 1996. With maximum capacity of 50,000 pilgrims, building area of 6,932 m2, and site area of 10,000 m2, it serves as one of the biggest centers of Islamic religious activity in Southeast Asia.[1] The building has three floors and made of granite stones, and it faces Masjid Raya Makassar street.
| Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Geographic coordinates | 5.1299887°S 119.42632320000001°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Groundbreaking | May 8, 1994 |
| Completed | January 12, 1996 |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
References
- "Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami". Humas Jakarta Islamic Centre and 27th ISLAND (in Indonesian). DuniaMasjid.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
Further reading
- Tjokrosaputro, Teddy (2011). 100 Masjid Terindah Indonesia (in Indonesian). Jakarta: PT Andalan Media. ISBN 978-602-99731-0-5.
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