Dian Al-Mahri Mosque
Dian Al-Mahri Mosque, also known as Golden Dome Mosque is built on the edge of Raya Street, Depok City in West Java, Indonesia. In addition to being a place of worship for everyday Muslims, this mosque complex is also a tourist area for family and attracts many people because of its domes made of gold. Because of the vastness of area and accessibility to the public, this place is often a holiday destination for family or a place to take a rest. The mosque was built by Hj. Dian Djuriah Maimun Al Rashid, a businesswoman from Banten, who has bought its land in 1996. The construction had begun in 2001 and finished around the end of 2006. The mosque was inaugurated to the public on December 31, 2006. With an area of 50 hectares, the building occupies an area of about 8000 square meters. The mosque itself can accommodate around 20,000 worshipers.
The mosque has three domes, one main dome and two small domes. The entire dome is coated with gold as thick as two to three millimeters and decorated with crystal mosaics, making it the most unique feature of the mosque. In addition, the ornate relief above the imam’s residence is made of 18 carat gold. As for material of the crown pillars of the mosque, it amounts to 168 pieces of layered gold residue. The prayer hall is painted in monochrome color scheme with the main element of cream, in order to give its mood a quiet and warm feeling. The material is made of marble imported from Turkey and Italy.
- Dian Al-Mahri Mosque
- Location: Depok City
- Country: Indonesia
- Area: 8000 square meters
