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Darussalam Grand Mosque, Palangka Raya


History


This mosque was originally founded in 1984 on the initiative of the Pancasila Muslim Charity Foundation with a three-level pyramid architectural style on the roof. Then in 2010, the provincial government of Central Kalimantan wanted to build a mosque which would later become the Great Mosque of Palangka Raya. Therefore, the Great Darussalam Mosque underwent a renovation and restoration process in 2011. The process of renovating the mosque building lasted for three years. Until finally in 2014, the restoration of this mosque was completed and inaugurated by the governor of Central Kalimantan at that time, Agustin Teras Narang

Urban and Architectural


Darussalam Great Mosque of Palangka Raya has a building area of ​​40,000 m². This mosque can accommodate a congregation of 10,000 to 20,000 people. This mosque has a blend of modern and Arabic architectural styles with a touch of typical Dayak ornaments. The touch of the typical Dayak ornament can be seen from the design of the talawang or shield typical of the Dayak tribe which is on the outside of the mosque. In addition, the touch of the typical Dyak ornaments can be seen from the color motifs on the dome of this mosque. The Raya Darussalam Mosque itself has five domes, namely five small domes that surround one large dome with a diameter of 32 meters. This mosque also has a minaret on its southwest side with a height of 114 meters. This mosque consists of three floors with the first floor functioning as the mosque's management office with an area of ​​1

Description


Darussalam Grand Mosque, Palangka Raya is one of the mosques in Central Kalimantan. This grand mosque is located on George Obos Street in the district of Jekan Raya, Palangka Raya. This mosque is situated within the Islamic Center area of Palangka Raya. This grand mosque is also one of the most important icons of the capital city of Central Kalimantan province.

Details

Location

Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Worshippers

20,000

Owners

Indonesian Mosque Council

Year of Build

1984

Area

40,000

Drawings

Map

History

This mosque was originally founded in 1984 on the initiative of the Pancasila Muslim Charity Foundation with a three-level pyramid architectural style on the roof. Then in 2010, the provincial government of Central Kalimantan wanted to build a mosque which would later become the Great Mosque of Palangka Raya. Therefore, the Great Darussalam Mosque underwent a renovation and restoration process in 2011. The process of renovating the mosque building lasted for three years. Until finally in 2014, the restoration of this mosque was completed and inaugurated by the governor of Central Kalimantan at that time, Agustin Teras Narang

Urban and Architectural

Darussalam Great Mosque of Palangka Raya has a building area of ​​40,000 m². This mosque can accommodate a congregation of 10,000 to 20,000 people. This mosque has a blend of modern and Arabic architectural styles with a touch of typical Dayak ornaments. The touch of the typical Dayak ornament can be seen from the design of the talawang or shield typical of the Dayak tribe which is on the outside of the mosque. In addition, the touch of the typical Dyak ornaments can be seen from the color motifs on the dome of this mosque. The Raya Darussalam Mosque itself has five domes, namely five small domes that surround one large dome with a diameter of 32 meters. This mosque also has a minaret on its southwest side with a height of 114 meters. This mosque consists of three floors with the first floor functioning as the mosque's management office with an area of ​​1

Description

Darussalam Grand Mosque, Palangka Raya is one of the mosques in Central Kalimantan. This grand mosque is located on George Obos Street in the district of Jekan Raya, Palangka Raya. This mosque is situated within the Islamic Center area of Palangka Raya. This grand mosque is also one of the most important icons of the capital city of Central Kalimantan province.