Madinatul Iman Mosque
History
Madinatul Iman Mosque is the name of a mosque located in the Islamic Center area of Balikpapan. The naming of Madinatul Iman, follows the Vision of Balikpapan City which is "towards a peaceful and prosperous city for all mankind".
The Balikpapan Islamic Center (BIC) was inaugurated directly by Mayor Rizal Effendi, SE on the 120th anniversary of Balikpapan City on 10 February 2017.
The construction of the BIC area itself began in 2014, which was prepared to accommodate 10,000 pilgrims.
Urban and Architectural
The style of this mosque construction model is oriented to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Starting from the dome of the mosque and the shady umbrellas at the front of the mosque, everything is made exactly as possible with the one in the Prophet's Mosque.
However, the umbrella here cannot be opened and closed like the one in the Prophet's Mosque. In addition, you can see a design similar to the Prophet's Mosque from the mihrab and pulpit.
Anyway, if you come here you seem to be in Medina. So if you still don't have the money to go to Medina, going to this mosque will be able to cure your longing for the Prophet's Mosque
In general, this mosque has 5 minarets. 4 towers are located in each corner, and the other 1 tower is separate. Well, the separate tower is located on the southeast side of the mosque.
A large tower with a height of 68.2 meters you can see on that side. The function of this tower is not only as a decoration to beautify the mosque.
However, it also functions as an exhibition and information center which has a communication antenna as high as 16.2 meters.
Not only that, the tower also functions for astronomical observations and the new moon which is commonly used to determine the start of Ramadan and Shawwal.
And of course this tower is a vehicle to view the city of Balikpapan from a height. From the tower you will see the beauty of the typical view of the city of Balikpapan
Description
Balikpapan is the second largest city in East Kalimantan with a total population of 778,908 (2017 data), and more than 89% more are Muslim. Entering the month of Ramadan, Muslims are advised to always turn on the nights of Ramadan to seek blessings on a special night in Ramadan.
The Balikpapan Islamic Center Mosque or also known as the Madinatul Iman Mosque is the largest and grandest mosque in Balikpapan. This mosque was built on an area of 15 hectares, with a building area of 8.75 hectares. This mosque is estimated to be able to accommodate 10,000 worshipers
Details
Location
Gunung Bahagia, Balikpapan Selatan, Gn. Bahagia, Kecamatan Balikpapan Selatan, Kota Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur 76114, Indonesia
Worshippers
10000
Owners
Mayor Rizal Effendi
Architect Name
Year of Build
2014
Area
14 hectares
Drawings
Map
History
Madinatul Iman Mosque is the name of a mosque located in the Islamic Center area of Balikpapan. The naming of Madinatul Iman, follows the Vision of Balikpapan City which is "towards a peaceful and prosperous city for all mankind".
The Balikpapan Islamic Center (BIC) was inaugurated directly by Mayor Rizal Effendi, SE on the 120th anniversary of Balikpapan City on 10 February 2017.
The construction of the BIC area itself began in 2014, which was prepared to accommodate 10,000 pilgrims.
Urban and Architectural
The style of this mosque construction model is oriented to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Starting from the dome of the mosque and the shady umbrellas at the front of the mosque, everything is made exactly as possible with the one in the Prophet's Mosque.
However, the umbrella here cannot be opened and closed like the one in the Prophet's Mosque. In addition, you can see a design similar to the Prophet's Mosque from the mihrab and pulpit.
Anyway, if you come here you seem to be in Medina. So if you still don't have the money to go to Medina, going to this mosque will be able to cure your longing for the Prophet's Mosque
In general, this mosque has 5 minarets. 4 towers are located in each corner, and the other 1 tower is separate. Well, the separate tower is located on the southeast side of the mosque.
A large tower with a height of 68.2 meters you can see on that side. The function of this tower is not only as a decoration to beautify the mosque.
However, it also functions as an exhibition and information center which has a communication antenna as high as 16.2 meters.
Not only that, the tower also functions for astronomical observations and the new moon which is commonly used to determine the start of Ramadan and Shawwal.
And of course this tower is a vehicle to view the city of Balikpapan from a height. From the tower you will see the beauty of the typical view of the city of Balikpapan
Description
Balikpapan is the second largest city in East Kalimantan with a total population of 778,908 (2017 data), and more than 89% more are Muslim. Entering the month of Ramadan, Muslims are advised to always turn on the nights of Ramadan to seek blessings on a special night in Ramadan.
The Balikpapan Islamic Center Mosque or also known as the Madinatul Iman Mosque is the largest and grandest mosque in Balikpapan. This mosque was built on an area of 15 hectares, with a building area of 8.75 hectares. This mosque is estimated to be able to accommodate 10,000 worshipers