Ikada News - Four months ago, precisely on Saturday, May 29, 2010, I along with the eldest, Rizki, Milad attended the First Community Blogger Depok. One of the agenda was a visit to the Golden Dome Mosque. This is my first visit to the mosque is magnificent and phenomenal.The mosque is located at Jalan Meruyung District Limo Depok, West Java, was inaugurated on December 31, 2006, to coincide with the implementation of Eid al-Adha prayers 1427 H, by founders Mrs. Hj Dian Juriah Maimun Al Rashid and Mr. Drs H. Maimun Al Rashid.
Mosque which occupies an area of 8000 m2 was standing on a land area of 50 hectares, and is part of an integrated area development concept called Area Islamic Center of Dian Al-Mahri. This mosque can accommodate 15 thousand pilgrims to the implementation of prayer and 20 thousand pilgrims to the implementation taklim assembly. This mosque area touted as the grandest in Southeast Asia. On a normal day, the mosque is visited by 10 thousand visitors while at the weekend rose to 20 thousand to 30 thousand visitors. This mosque has a parking lot area of 7000 square meters which can accommodate 300 cars or 1400 four-wheel motor vehicles.By the founder, majestic and beautiful mosque was intended not only become a symbol of the greatness of Islam, but also will focus on the development of Islamic culture in Indonesia. Today is indeed a newly built a magnificent mosque, the residence of the founder of the Golden Dome Mosque, Hj Dian Djuariah Maimun Al Rashid, as well as a versatile building that can be used as wedding receptions or other events large and beautiful garden. The next development was the construction of educational facilities in the form of boarding schools, from kindergarten to university, as well as the central building syiar Islamic da'wah.When you first arrive there, the luster of gold which is at the dome of the mosque is seen shining brightly. Even from afar, from the bus that brought our party, gold-plated dome looks very flashy. It invites click amazed. The mosque is indeed well-known is called the Golden Dome Mosque because it kubahnyai coated with gold.Masjid Dian Al Mahri has five domes which is a symbol of the pillars of Islam. The main dome and four smaller domes. Uniquely, all the gilded dome of 2-3 millimeters thick and mosaic crystals. The main dome shape resembles a dome of the Taj Mahal.The dome has a diameter of under 16 meters, diameter of the middle 20 meters, and height of 25 meters. While the four small domes under 6 feet in diameter, the middle 7 meters, and a height of 8 meters. Also in the mosque there are chandeliers imported directly from Italy weighing 8 tons. The lamp is similar to the lights in the Mosque of Sultan of Oman. Behind those beautiful lights, ceiling dome color change at any time of prayer.Relief decoration on top of where the priest also made of 18 carat gold. So is the fence on the second floor and ornate calligraphy on the ceiling of the mosque. While the crown pillar of the mosque, amounting to 168 pieces layered materials or residual gold leaf. At the base of the dome, there is a ring with gold accents. Underneath there are 33 windows, each decorated with calligraphy of Allah, so Asmaul Husna was plastered on every window.The mosque is composed of six towers (minarets) hexagon-shaped, each consisting of six levels that represent pillars of faith and the height 40 meters. Sixth clad in granite gray with circular ornaments on every level. At the height of the dome minarets are 24 carat gold-plated mosaic.Architectural typology of mosques in the Middle East was adapted by this Golden Dome Mosque. with characteristic dome, minaret (tower), the page in the (plaza), and the use of decorative detail or decoration with geometric elements and obelisks, to strengthen the characteristics of Islamic architecture. Another characteristic is the entrance portal and ornate geometric form and the obelisk as ornament.I stared amazed at the parts of this golden dome mosque while imagining the difficulty of making a supposedly been started since 2001. It is clear, from ornaments and engraved reliefs demonstrate professional competence maker.There is a separation between male and female entrances. Also there is also the rule that to get into the mosque, are required to wear clothing that covers the genitalia, so the womenfolk who visit there have to wear a headscarf.Available daycare footwear / sandals and should not be left outside. When I arrived, already ahead of Dhuhr prayer time so that the courtyard outside the mosque floor exposed to hot sunshine. Mosque often prepare plastic carpet to reduce the heat of the courtyard floor.There is an existing ban on stepping on the grass in the park around the mosque. But for visitors who want to just rest, opposite the mosque is a versatile space provided.Many visitors who hold a mat in there while enjoying the beauty of the mosque.The area of the mosque hall measures 45 x 57 m, and can accommodate 8000 touched. One of the sides associated with prayer hall, while the other three sides are limited hall with pillars clad in granite from Brazil. Pillar-pilat formed a row of arcade that seems to be limiting of the page. The main room mosque measures 45 × 57 meters which can accommodate 8 thousand worshipers.Together with other group members, I and Rizki, Dhuhr perform prayers in congregation at the mosque. The majesty and glory of the Almighty Creator Allah miraculously reflected in this magnificent mosque.
For those of you who are interested to visit the Golden Dome Mosque is relatively not too difficult, because it can be reached from several directions. From the Terminal Depok, visitors using private vehicles to take the road toward the direction of District Sawangan. Having reached the junction Parung Confused, visitors are advised turn right towards District Cinere, then headed to the location of the mosque. The distance between the junction to the location of the mosque Parung Confused about 3-4 km.For visitors who use public transportation, from Terminal Depok, can go use the public transportation services (public transportation) number 03 to the fork in Parung Confused. From this fork, visitors are advised to use motorcycle taxis to the Golden Dome Mosque. Depok City is about 7 kilometers from the Golden Dome Mosque.
As for visitors who depart from Terminal or Terminal Lebak Bulus in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta, to use public transportation services (public transportation), numbered 102 to the junction Parung Confused, then turn right heading towards the location of the mosque.Golden Dome Mosque opened daily to the public at 4:00 to 6:00 pm and at 10:00 to 20:00 pm. On Thursday, the mosque was closed for Friday prayers preparation hygiene.
Mosque which occupies an area of 8000 m2 was standing on a land area of 50 hectares, and is part of an integrated area development concept called Area Islamic Center of Dian Al-Mahri. This mosque can accommodate 15 thousand pilgrims to the implementation of prayer and 20 thousand pilgrims to the implementation taklim assembly. This mosque area touted as the grandest in Southeast Asia. On a normal day, the mosque is visited by 10 thousand visitors while at the weekend rose to 20 thousand to 30 thousand visitors. This mosque has a parking lot area of 7000 square meters which can accommodate 300 cars or 1400 four-wheel motor vehicles.By the founder, majestic and beautiful mosque was intended not only become a symbol of the greatness of Islam, but also will focus on the development of Islamic culture in Indonesia. Today is indeed a newly built a magnificent mosque, the residence of the founder of the Golden Dome Mosque, Hj Dian Djuariah Maimun Al Rashid, as well as a versatile building that can be used as wedding receptions or other events large and beautiful garden. The next development was the construction of educational facilities in the form of boarding schools, from kindergarten to university, as well as the central building syiar Islamic da'wah.When you first arrive there, the luster of gold which is at the dome of the mosque is seen shining brightly. Even from afar, from the bus that brought our party, gold-plated dome looks very flashy. It invites click amazed. The mosque is indeed well-known is called the Golden Dome Mosque because it kubahnyai coated with gold.Masjid Dian Al Mahri has five domes which is a symbol of the pillars of Islam. The main dome and four smaller domes. Uniquely, all the gilded dome of 2-3 millimeters thick and mosaic crystals. The main dome shape resembles a dome of the Taj Mahal.The dome has a diameter of under 16 meters, diameter of the middle 20 meters, and height of 25 meters. While the four small domes under 6 feet in diameter, the middle 7 meters, and a height of 8 meters. Also in the mosque there are chandeliers imported directly from Italy weighing 8 tons. The lamp is similar to the lights in the Mosque of Sultan of Oman. Behind those beautiful lights, ceiling dome color change at any time of prayer.Relief decoration on top of where the priest also made of 18 carat gold. So is the fence on the second floor and ornate calligraphy on the ceiling of the mosque. While the crown pillar of the mosque, amounting to 168 pieces layered materials or residual gold leaf. At the base of the dome, there is a ring with gold accents. Underneath there are 33 windows, each decorated with calligraphy of Allah, so Asmaul Husna was plastered on every window.The mosque is composed of six towers (minarets) hexagon-shaped, each consisting of six levels that represent pillars of faith and the height 40 meters. Sixth clad in granite gray with circular ornaments on every level. At the height of the dome minarets are 24 carat gold-plated mosaic.Architectural typology of mosques in the Middle East was adapted by this Golden Dome Mosque. with characteristic dome, minaret (tower), the page in the (plaza), and the use of decorative detail or decoration with geometric elements and obelisks, to strengthen the characteristics of Islamic architecture. Another characteristic is the entrance portal and ornate geometric form and the obelisk as ornament.I stared amazed at the parts of this golden dome mosque while imagining the difficulty of making a supposedly been started since 2001. It is clear, from ornaments and engraved reliefs demonstrate professional competence maker.There is a separation between male and female entrances. Also there is also the rule that to get into the mosque, are required to wear clothing that covers the genitalia, so the womenfolk who visit there have to wear a headscarf.Available daycare footwear / sandals and should not be left outside. When I arrived, already ahead of Dhuhr prayer time so that the courtyard outside the mosque floor exposed to hot sunshine. Mosque often prepare plastic carpet to reduce the heat of the courtyard floor.There is an existing ban on stepping on the grass in the park around the mosque. But for visitors who want to just rest, opposite the mosque is a versatile space provided.Many visitors who hold a mat in there while enjoying the beauty of the mosque.The area of the mosque hall measures 45 x 57 m, and can accommodate 8000 touched. One of the sides associated with prayer hall, while the other three sides are limited hall with pillars clad in granite from Brazil. Pillar-pilat formed a row of arcade that seems to be limiting of the page. The main room mosque measures 45 × 57 meters which can accommodate 8 thousand worshipers.Together with other group members, I and Rizki, Dhuhr perform prayers in congregation at the mosque. The majesty and glory of the Almighty Creator Allah miraculously reflected in this magnificent mosque.
For those of you who are interested to visit the Golden Dome Mosque is relatively not too difficult, because it can be reached from several directions. From the Terminal Depok, visitors using private vehicles to take the road toward the direction of District Sawangan. Having reached the junction Parung Confused, visitors are advised turn right towards District Cinere, then headed to the location of the mosque. The distance between the junction to the location of the mosque Parung Confused about 3-4 km.For visitors who use public transportation, from Terminal Depok, can go use the public transportation services (public transportation) number 03 to the fork in Parung Confused. From this fork, visitors are advised to use motorcycle taxis to the Golden Dome Mosque. Depok City is about 7 kilometers from the Golden Dome Mosque.
As for visitors who depart from Terminal or Terminal Lebak Bulus in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta, to use public transportation services (public transportation), numbered 102 to the junction Parung Confused, then turn right heading towards the location of the mosque.Golden Dome Mosque opened daily to the public at 4:00 to 6:00 pm and at 10:00 to 20:00 pm. On Thursday, the mosque was closed for Friday prayers preparation hygiene.
