UGM Campus Mosque
UGM Campus Mosque (Masjid Kampus UGM) is a mosque owned by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and located within its campus in Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta,[1] and one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia in terms of capacity.[2]
| UGM Campus Mosque Masjid Kampus UGM | |
|---|---|
 UGM Campus Mosque after Eid al-Fitr prayer. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Masjid Kampus UGM complex, Bulaksumur, Depok, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55281 |
| Geographic coordinates | 7.773351°S 110.380016°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | UGM architecture engineering students |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Modern, Arabic, Chinese, Javanese and Indian |
| Groundbreaking | 1998 |
| Completed | 1999 |
| Construction cost | 9.5 billion rupiah |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 10,000 pilgrims |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| masjidkampus.ugm.ac.id | |
Construction
The mosque's construction began on May 21, 1998 on the grounds of a former Chinese cemetery. The construction was done entirely by the students of UGM Architecture Engineering department in order to complete the construction cost within 9.5 billion rupiah. It was inaugurated on December 4, 1999.[2]
Architecture
From the architectural perspective, UGM Campus Mosque is a blend of architectural style of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Chinese, Indian and Javanese. In the courtyard there is a pool inspired by the one in Taj Mahal.[2]
Access
UGM Campus Mosque can be reached by public transportation i.e. city bus lines 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 then getting off at the gate of the mosque.[2] The mosque can also be accessed through Trans Jogja Line 4A and 4B.
Gallery
See also
References
- Masjid Kampus UGM. UGM official website. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- Masjid Kampus UGM Jogjatrip.com Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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