Al-Barkah Mosque
| Al-Barkah Great Mosque Masjid Agung Al-Barkah | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia |
| Geographic coordinates | 6°14′27″S 106°59′58″E / 6.240770°S 106.999535°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1890 |
| Completed | 1894 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 10,000[1] |
| Dome(s) | 2 |
| Dome height (outer) | 20 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
| Minaret height | 40 |
Al-Barkah Great Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Agung Al-Barkah) is a congregational mosque in the city of Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. Opened in 1894, it is the largest mosque in City of Bekasi.[2]
Description
[edit]The existence of the largest mosque in Bekasi is inseparable from the long history of the city with the slogan Patriot. Since 1890, a few meters from the location of the town square, there has been a mosque that was called the Grand Mosque at that time. After several renovations, finally a large and beautiful building was formed which became the landmark of Bekasi City, namely the Al Barkah Grand Mosque. The impression that stands out from the exterior of the mosque is a shady atmosphere. In the circular plaza area, many trees are planted so that the atmosphere of the outer courtyard becomes very comfortable. The shady impression is immediately replaced by a magnificent impression when entering the inner area of the mosque. The main door made of teak wood with geometric carvings typical of the Middle East will immediately greet visitors.[2]
Preparations for the construction of the Al-Barkah Grand Mosque in Bekasi city began in 2003 with the rearrangement of the layout of the town square, roads and other existing facilities. The mosque was designed to be more modern, but still characterized by Middle Eastern architecture. There was a desire from the mayor at that time to present a representative grand mosque and become an icon of the city of Bekasi. The mosque, which can accommodate up to 10,000 worshipers, only accommodated 2,500 worshipers during the implementation of the Eid al-Fitr Prayer 1443 H (May 2, 2022), because it implemented health protocols.[3]
Reference
[edit]- ^ MASJID AL-BARKAH. Sistem Informasi Masjid. Retrieved November 06, 2024.
- ^ a b MASJID Agung AL-BARKAH. Dunia Masjid. Retrieved November 06, 2024.
- ^ Ihsan Fahmi (1 May 2022). "Terapkan Prokes, Masjid Agung Al-Barkah Bekasi Gelar Salat Id dengan Kapasitas 2.500 Jamaah". Pos Kota. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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