Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung — Indonesia boasts of having the largest Muslim population in the world, and as a result, magnificent mosques can be found in every city, including Bandung in West Java.
Recently, the Bandung government inaugurated one of its newest landmarks, the Great Al Jabbar Mosque located in Gedebage. If you haven't had the chance to visit this mosque, check out the following 7 portraits showcasing its beauty!
1. The Great Al Jabbar Mosque was constructed in 2017 and is expected to be fully completed by 2022. Its inauguration was attended by the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @lutfy_zulpi
2. The area of Masjid Raya Al Jabbar is approximately 25 hectares, and it can accommodate around 30 thousand people, with 20 thousand in the plaza area and another 10 thousand in the mosque.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @risna.710
3. The construction of Masjid Raya Al Jabbar took place in the middle of a lake that was once a remnant of the ancient Bandung Lake, which had dried up.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @cynthia_abdillah
4. The Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, oversaw the construction of the Great Al Jabbar Mosque, contributing to its architectural beauty and making it one of the newest icons in the city of Bandung.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @dudisugandi
5. The Great Al Jabbar Mosque also offers other facilities, including a library, a pilgrimage area, accommodation, meeting rooms, and a museum.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @pilotlieur
6. To construct the Great Al Jabbar Mosque, it cost up to 1 trillion Rupiah.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @dudisugandi
7. During the night, the Great Al Jabbar Mosque appears more stunning as the glass reflects the light, creating a beautiful luminous effect.
The Great Mosque of Al Jabbar Bandung / @dudisugandi
Those are 7 portraits of the beauty of the Great Al Jabbar Mosque in Bandung, are you interested in visiting them?
