Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque
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Indonesia's largest mosque is a sacred place of worship as well as a center for conferences, lectures and seminars.
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- BarryHBoston, Massachusetts36 contributionsBeautiful Mosque in JakartaThis is a beautiful, modern mosque in Jakarta. It's huge and very pretty inside. But, the best part was the Guide from the mosque who was extremely knowledgeable and explained the meaning behind everything we were seeing (we are not Muslim). He took the time to educate us about not only the mosque itself, but the religion. He even sang the morning prayer to us and explained what it meant. I've visited many mosques but never received the education that I received on this visit.Visited June 2023Written 28 July 2023
- Hany GBakersfield, California1,088 contributionsBig mosque!The mosque launches a guided tour every 30 minutes for free. You just need to register at the tourist office. The tour is around 20 minutes, and it takes you only to the second floor of the mosque where you can take pictures from the top. It is the biggest mosque in jakrta and can hold up to 200k worshipers.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 August 2023
- FlurinSwitzerland29 contributionsGorgeous and free!Gorgeous and you get a free tour of the place! Finding where the tour starts isn't easy so here is a quick guide: When entering through gate nr 5 turn left. Turn right to walk between the two small buildings, one of them says Bank on it. You'll see very dark tinted glass windows and a door on your left. That's where you have to go. Or you just stand around lost in the middle of the place and wait until a guide comes back from a tour and picks you up (that's what we did). There you'll get clothes to cover up if necessary and they'll show you around the Mosque for 20-30 minutes, everything is 100% free.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 December 2023
- SusanneIndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia513 contributionsBeautiful TourBeautiful Mosque and well worth going to visit . We were show through the different areas by an English speaking guide. Highly recommended and suggest appropriate clothing is worn. Also be aware if you are unfit or unable to climb about 4 large flights of stairs this may not be a suitable tour for you.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 17 December 2023
- Dan LBunbury, Australia7,494 contributionsLargest Mosque in Southeast Asia.Our guide told us that this is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and in the world with a capacity for 120,000 worshippers. The idea for the mosque dates to 1945 after the proclamation of Indonesian independence but the foundation stone was not laid until 1961 and the building inaugurated in 1978. The site was chosen by President Sukarno as it was near Merdeka Square and also to promote religious harmony with the nearby Catholic Cathedral and Immanuel Church, respectively Catholic and Protestant. I have visited more ornate mosques but nothing with the dimensions of Istiqlal. Seven entrances named after the names of God in Islam, 45m diameter dome to symbolise the year of independence, a minaret which is 66.66m high and representing the oneness of God and the 6,666 verses of the Quran.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 December 2023
- Jim108 contributionsA beautiful Mosque with free guided tour serviceIstiklal Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world. The mosque offered a guided tour for tourist every 30 minutes. Incoming tourist are guided to a waiting room, in which you side up for tour service (provides basic information, such as family name, country of origin, etc.). The information is not checked. During the guided tour of the Mosque, you will be asked to remove your shoes before entering the mosque. A bag is provided to carry your shoes. You are also provided with Hajib, though it seems to be optional during the visit. The guided tour takes a quick walk around the Mosque, which has 5 floors and may accommodate up to 120,000 people. Though during our visit, it doesn’t seem to be anywhere near at capacity (we visited during the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad SAW day). You can take pictures within the Mosque. The entire tour take about 0.5 hour.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 8 February 2024
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Jim
108 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Istiklal Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world. The mosque offered a guided tour for tourist every 30 minutes. Incoming tourist are guided to a waiting room, in which you side up for tour service (provides basic information, such as family name, country of origin, etc.). The information is not checked.
During the guided tour of the Mosque, you will be asked to remove your shoes before entering the mosque. A bag is provided to carry your shoes. You are also provided with Hajib, though it seems to be optional during the visit.
The guided tour takes a quick walk around the Mosque, which has 5 floors and may accommodate up to 120,000 people. Though during our visit, it doesn’t seem to be anywhere near at capacity (we visited during the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad SAW day). You can take pictures within the Mosque. The entire tour take about 0.5 hour.
During the guided tour of the Mosque, you will be asked to remove your shoes before entering the mosque. A bag is provided to carry your shoes. You are also provided with Hajib, though it seems to be optional during the visit.
The guided tour takes a quick walk around the Mosque, which has 5 floors and may accommodate up to 120,000 people. Though during our visit, it doesn’t seem to be anywhere near at capacity (we visited during the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad SAW day). You can take pictures within the Mosque. The entire tour take about 0.5 hour.
Written 9 February 2024
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,494 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our guide told us that this is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and in the world with a capacity for 120,000 worshippers. The idea for the mosque dates to 1945 after the proclamation of Indonesian independence but the foundation stone was not laid until 1961 and the building inaugurated in 1978. The site was chosen by President Sukarno as it was near Merdeka Square and also to promote religious harmony with the nearby Catholic Cathedral and Immanuel Church, respectively Catholic and Protestant. I have visited more ornate mosques but nothing with the dimensions of Istiqlal. Seven entrances named after the names of God in Islam, 45m diameter dome to symbolise the year of independence, a minaret which is 66.66m high and representing the oneness of God and the 6,666 verses of the Quran.
Written 27 December 2023
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SusanneIndonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia513 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Beautiful Mosque and well worth going to visit . We were show through the different areas by an English speaking guide. Highly recommended and suggest appropriate clothing is worn. Also be aware if you are unfit or unable to climb about 4 large flights of stairs this may not be a suitable tour for you.
Written 17 December 2023
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Flurin
Switzerland29 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Gorgeous and you get a free tour of the place!
Finding where the tour starts isn't easy so here is a quick guide: When entering through gate nr 5 turn left. Turn right to walk between the two small buildings, one of them says Bank on it. You'll see very dark tinted glass windows and a door on your left. That's where you have to go. Or you just stand around lost in the middle of the place and wait until a guide comes back from a tour and picks you up (that's what we did).
There you'll get clothes to cover up if necessary and they'll show you around the Mosque for 20-30 minutes, everything is 100% free.
Finding where the tour starts isn't easy so here is a quick guide: When entering through gate nr 5 turn left. Turn right to walk between the two small buildings, one of them says Bank on it. You'll see very dark tinted glass windows and a door on your left. That's where you have to go. Or you just stand around lost in the middle of the place and wait until a guide comes back from a tour and picks you up (that's what we did).
There you'll get clothes to cover up if necessary and they'll show you around the Mosque for 20-30 minutes, everything is 100% free.
Written 10 December 2023
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AFLanYao
New York City, NY271 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The architecture itself is very plain, more like Soviet Union rather than stylish elegant traditional Arabic style, even similar to a parking lot I would say. The tour guide was very rude and offensive. I had to input my personal information into their computer. Instead of leaving me do it myself, he kept on verbally rushing me through though his right hand on the mouse was actually quite slow, and no one was behind me to rush for. He got quite pissed just because his rude service was rejected. Then he said I needed to wait for 1 hour. I got quite surprised but then it turned out to be just 1 second, a vicious joke. He asked me to stay in this small room and wait, and my 10kg backpack had already worn me out, but there was no seat, not even a single space to stand, shoe scattering everywhere. He just laughed it away. Suddenly everyone stood up and started to move out, he also rushed me here and there, do this and do that, like I'm just his pet, without the very least politeness and respect. I truly believe he is racist against non-religionists and Chinese! He was also quite rude to the local prayers, no lying, no sleeping, no resting, like he is a school master, bishop or GOD self. His sharing, totally 5 min, was also quite boring and occasionally wrong. Trust me, you will get more from Wikipedia. Anyway a modern building like this won't have much to talk about either, especially weaving with Indonesian nationalism and independence myth. Female toilet is basically unusable, filled with water up to the ankle.
Written 9 October 2023
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Zsuzsa.Guide
Targu Secuiesc, Romania244 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This is an impressive mosque in Jakarta& worth a visit. Very modern building& decoration inside. Bring with you socks to wear or wet wipes to clean your feet after visit, the floor is not so clean!
Written 20 August 2023
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erayaakartuna
United States2 contributions
Aug 2023
Huge mosque and interesting place. You'll find people praying and very friendly. I loved this place especially stand in front of Church!
Written 15 August 2023
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Hany G
Bakersfield, CA1,088 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The mosque launches a guided tour every 30 minutes for free. You just need to register at the tourist office. The tour is around 20 minutes, and it takes you only to the second floor of the mosque where you can take pictures from the top.
It is the biggest mosque in jakrta and can hold up to 200k worshipers.
It is the biggest mosque in jakrta and can hold up to 200k worshipers.
Written 8 August 2023
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BarryH
Boston, MA36 contributions
Jun 2023
This is a beautiful, modern mosque in Jakarta. It's huge and very pretty inside. But, the best part was the Guide from the mosque who was extremely knowledgeable and explained the meaning behind everything we were seeing (we are not Muslim). He took the time to educate us about not only the mosque itself, but the religion. He even sang the morning prayer to us and explained what it meant. I've visited many mosques but never received the education that I received on this visit.
Written 28 July 2023
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roamas
Sydney, Australia632 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We tried to visit (had to walk to the gate opposite the cathedral) but were told foreigners not allowed in on the weekend. Lady at the gate gave us insightful info about it. Looks amazing!
Written 1 July 2023
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Julia B
Boston, MA15 contributions
Are head coverings required for women visiting? If yes, can you borrow a head covering for a tour?
Shobhana X
1 contribution
Hi when are times you can visit/tour the mosque? What are the office hours?
Neil E
Jakarta, Indonesia19 contributions
Open all day but miss prayer times if not praying
Hello, We have only a short time in Jakarta and will have our backpack with us. Is it possible to leave our bags at the entrance during the visit ?
JAVA PRIVATE TOUR
Bogor, Indonesia1,465 contributions
Hi Hello Elodie T,
Don't worry, there are private storage / lockers available, and there is a guard, sure to be very safe.
Best Regards & Friendship,
Java Private Tour.
sdibart
Milan, Italy56 contributions
Boys can enter in the Mosque with short trousers (at the knees) ?
ed_giramondo
Rome, Italy206 contributions
Sarong (man) and kaffetani (women) are available at the info point at the entrance. The mosque is viewable only with a guide, English speaking for a donation. Obviously not shoes . I think under the knees trouser is accettable.
Assalamualaikum, maaf saya mau bertanya seputar i'tikaf yang diadakan masjid istiqlal jakarta, apakah berbayar? Dan apakah diberikan makan sahur?
Bijak Cen Soekarno
Jakarta, Indonesia112 contributions
Beberapa hari menjelang lebaran disediakan makan sahur, tp harus siapa cepat dia dapat
manucanuck
Hong Kong, China1,903 contributions
HI all what's the visiting hours to this mosque? Do i have to join a tour to visit this ground? Thank you!
MYN950
Batumi, Georgia242 contributions
No you don't need to come in a group you are always welcome during office hours but you must take of your shoes and someone will guide you around of the official employees and if you where a short they will give you something you can use to see the mosque.
edisonuu
Bekasi, Indonesia9 contributions
Kali ke sini mungkin bagus nya pas waktu solat sekalian solat, kalo udah solat apa bolrh kita jalan2 mutet masjid sekedar lihat2? Atau ada hal lain mungkin yg bisa d lakuin?
AngelaB
Jakarta, Indonesia2 contributions
Sangat dibolehkan walaupun hanya sekedar lihat2
Jose C
1 contribution
Is there a dress code inside the mosque for men? Thank you.
Joe M
Tokyo, Japan191 contributions
If you take a tour, which you will most likely have to do, there is a small area to keep your shoes (which you need to take off at the very entrance to the mosque). If you are dressed inappropriately, they will give you a robe to cover up that you return when the tour is finished.
Betül K
51 contributions
Hi everyone :) how long does it take from airport to istiqlal mosque by taxi?
Betül K
51 contributions
I can answer my question now :) it takes 40-60 min from airport to mosque by taxi. Taxi drivers want 190-250 rupiah. We made a deal with a taxi driver from airport to city center tour that takes 5 hours. Driver had taken us from airport, take to the city center, we went to mosque, cathedral, and symbol of the city -can't remember name, may be national monument- We paid 600 rupiah
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