Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
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Post-independence architecture of Indonesia
Istiqlal Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Istiqlal, lit. 'Independence Mosque') in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 February 1978. Within Jakarta, the mosque is positioned next to Merdeka Square and the Jakarta Cathedral (Catholic) and also of the Immanuel Church (Reformed).
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Jalan Veteran I, Special Capital Region of Jakarta Sawah Besar (Central Jakarta)
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Masjid Istiqlal
Jalan Veteran I
10110 Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Sawah Besar (Central Jakarta)
Indonesia
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