Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque

Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami) 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 10,000 pilgrims, building area of 6,932 m2, and site area of 10,000 m2,[1] it serves as one of the biggest centers of Islamic religious activity in Southeast Asia.[2] The building has three floors and made of granite stones, and it faces Masjid Raya Makassar street.

Al-Markaz Al-Islami General Yusuf Mosque
Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami Jenderal Yusuf
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationMakassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Geographic coordinates5°07′48″S 119°25′35″E / 5.1299887°S 119.42632320000001°E / -5.1299887; 119.42632320000001
Architecture
TypeMosque
GroundbreakingMay 8, 1994
CompletedJanuary 12, 1996
Capacity10,000[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b MASJID AL-MARKAZ AL-ISLAMI JENDERAL M. JUSUF Sistem Informasi Masjid. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "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

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  • Tjokrosaputro, Teddy (2011). 100 Masjid Terindah Indonesia (in Indonesian). Jakarta: PT Andalan Media. ISBN 978-602-99731-0-5.