Floating Mosque of Palu
History
The Floating Mosque of Palu is inaugurated in 2011 in the area of 121 square meters, and known for directly facing Palu Bay on Talise beach.
During the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake, the mosque was struck by multiple tsunamis which collapsed the pillars that supported the mosque floating on the bay. As such, the mosque has partially submerged in the ocean. However, the building remained intact.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is a tourist destination and icon of the city of Palu.
Description
The mosque is dedicated to the 17th-century Muslim scholar from West Sumatra, Datuk Karama, who greatly contributed to the spread of Islam in the Palu region.
Details
Location
Jalan Cumi Cumi, Lere, Palu Barat, Ulujadi, Sulawesi Tengah 94111, Indonesia
Worshippers
50
Owners
Datuk Karama
Architect Name
Year of Build
2011
Area
121 m2
Drawings
Map
History
The Floating Mosque of Palu is inaugurated in 2011 in the area of 121 square meters, and known for directly facing Palu Bay on Talise beach.
During the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake, the mosque was struck by multiple tsunamis which collapsed the pillars that supported the mosque floating on the bay. As such, the mosque has partially submerged in the ocean. However, the building remained intact.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is a tourist destination and icon of the city of Palu.
Description
The mosque is dedicated to the 17th-century Muslim scholar from West Sumatra, Datuk Karama, who greatly contributed to the spread of Islam in the Palu region.