Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 Februa…
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 February 1978. Within Jakarta, the mosque is positioned next to Merdeka Square, the Jakarta Cathedral, and also of the Immanuel Church.
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Capacity: 200,000 people
Affiliation: Islam
Branch/tradition: Sunni
Leadership: Imam(s): Prof. Dr. K. H. Nasaruddin Umar (Grand Imam) Drs. H. Syarifuddin Muhammad (Deputy Grand Imam) H. Hasanuddin Sinaga · Chairman: Cdre (Ret.) H. Asep Saefuddin
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