Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo | |
|---|---|
Masjid Raya Sheikh Zayed, Solo[1] Jāmiʿ Aš-Šaykh Zāyid Al-Kabīr, Sōlō (جَامِع ٱلشَّيْخ زَايِد ٱلْكَبِيْر، سوْلو) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Central Java |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Deity | Allah (God) |
| Leadership | Akmal Salim Ruhana, Ministry of Religious Affairs[4] |
| Year consecrated | November 14, 2022[2][3] |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Solo |
| Municipality | Surakarta |
| Country | Indonesia |
Location in Java and Indonesia Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo (Indonesia) Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo (Asia) | |
| Administration | Indonesia and the UAE[4] |
| Geographic coordinates | 7°33′17.15″S 110°49′36.05″E / 7.5547639°S 110.8266806°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) |
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| Type | Congregational mosque |
| Style | Middle Eastern, with a hint of Moroccan architecture |
| Founder | Indonesia and the U.A.E. |
| Funded by | United Arab Emirates |
| General contractor | Waskita Karya |
| Completed | 28 February 2023[1] |
| Construction cost | Rp 313.1 billion (US$ 20 million)[5][2][3] |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | Qiblah |
| Capacity | 10,000 people[2][6] |
| Dome(s) | 82[7] |
| Minaret(s) | 4[7][8] |
| Site area | 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) |
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلشَّيْخ زَايِد ٱلْكَبِيْر، سوْلو, romanized: Jāmiʿ Aš-Šaykh Zāyid Al-Kabīr, Sōlō; Indonesian: Masjid Raya Sheikh Zayed, Solo)[1] is a mosque in Solo, Indonesia, which is a smaller replica of the grand mosque in Abu Dhabi, the U.A.E.[7][9] Built at a cost of US$ 20 million (Rp 313.1 billion), it is named in honour of the UAE's founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.[2][3][5]
History
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was then the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visited Indonesia in July 2019 and offered the mosque as a gift to President Widodo. Construction began on Monday, 8 March 2021.[5][10]
On November 14, 2022, President Widodo and his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Mohamed, inaugurated the grand mosque.[2][3] It was completed on Tuesday the 28th of February, 2023.[1]
Structure
The mosque occupies an area of 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft), and can accommodate about 10,000 worshippers.[2][6] It has 4 minarets and 82 domes in total. Of these, a large central dome is surrounded by 4 smaller ones. The main prayer area has 32 columns.[7][8] There is also a center for training clerics, which is sponsored by the UAE.[4][11]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Dwi; Dwi, Andika (2023-02-22). Hayati, Istiqomatul (ed.). "9 Fakta Menarik Masjid Raya Sheikh Zayed Solo yang Dibuka untuk Umum 28 Februari 2023". Tempo.com (in Indonesian). Jakarta, Indonesia. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e f "President Sheikh Mohamed attends inauguration of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia: Mosque is almost identical to the original in Abu Dhabi". The National. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ a b c d Muslimah (2021-03-25). "Bisa Tampung 12.000 Jemaah, Begini Kemegahan Masjid Pangeran Arab Hadiah untuk Jokowi di Solo". Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-04-30.
- ^ a b c Lai, Sheany Yasuko (2023-02-06). "Indonesia to open Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo before Ramadan". Arab Times. Jakarta, Indonesia. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b c "Indonesia breaks ground on $20m replica of Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed offered the building as a gift in July 2019 during his visit to the country". The National. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b Lai, Yerica (2022-11-14). "Jokowi, UAE president inaugurate Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Surakarta". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta, Indonesia. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b c d Web Desk (2022-11-14). "Look: Stunning new mosque in Indonesia looks exactly like UAE's Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Sheikh Mohamed, Indonesian President Joko Widodo offer dua as they inaugurate the place of worship". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b Abueish, Tamara (2022-11-14). "UAE President inaugurates Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia". Al Arabiya News. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Wiryomartono, Bagoes (2023-07-23). "5: Contemporary Mosques in Indonesia: Cultural Intervention, Contestation, and Syncretism". Historical Mosques in Indonesia and the Malay World: Roots, Transformations, and Developments. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Springer Nature Singapore. pp. 91–116. doi:10.1007/978-981-99-3806-3. ISBN 978-9-8199-3806-3. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Purwadhania, Ayurizka (2022-11-15). "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: The Most Beautiful Mosque in Surakarta". Wisata Diary. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo accompanied Sheikh Khaled on the tour". The National. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
External links
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo on Instagram
- Aerial view in the evening, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
- Fakta Masjid Sheikh Zayed Solo ~ Masjid Termewah & Termegah di Surakarta (YouTube)