Al-Alam Mosque
Al-Alam Mosque Masjid Al-Alam | |
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Rp. (13 million USD)[2] | |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 10,000[2] |
Dome(s) | 1 |
Minaret(s) | 4 |
Al-Alam Mosque is a mosque in the city of Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The mosque is a destination for religious tourism.[1] The notable features of the mosque include its location in the middle of Kendari bay, and the unique minarets that shaped like Burj Al Arab in Dubai.[3]
Description
The groundbreaking of the mosque began in 2010 by Nur Alam, the former governor of Southeast Sulawesi. The mosque was inaugurated in 2018.[1][3] The mosque takes its name from the former governor.[2]
The mosque is located in the middle of Kendari bay and connected by the Al-Alam Mosque street.[3] During high tides, the mosque gives the impression of floating on the ocean.[2] It is considered the third floating mosque in the world after Al-Rahma Mosque in Jeddah and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.[2]
Architecturally, the mosque was inspired by the
References
- ^ a b c d e Indah Tak Bertepi, Yuk Intip Sejarah Masjid Apung Al-Alam di Kendari. Suara. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Keindahan dan Keunikan Masjid Al – Alam Sulawesi tenggara. RRI. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Foto: Keindahan Masjid Al Alam, Berdiri Megah di Tengah Teluk Kendari. Kumaparan. Retrieved April 6, 2021.