Among the region's largest
Seven minarets.
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One of Southeast Asia's largest and most beautiful mosques, opened in 2008 on the bank of the broad Mahakam River and Samarinda's foremost symbol. With its great dome and seven minarets, the tallest nearly a hundred metres, the mosque looks majestic from the river, especially when lit at night and reflected in the water. The prayer hall is vast, with golden ornament, Arabic calligraphy and huge chandeliers, and with its courtyards the mosque holds tens of thousands. A lift in the main minaret takes visitors to a gallery at the top over the river, city and bridges, for a token fee. Entry is free. Non-Muslims visit outside prayer times in modest dress. The minaret opens at set times. Pray Maghrib here and then watch it lit from the riverbank, or climb the minaret in the late afternoon to see the Mahakam. It is every visitor's first stop in Samarinda.
Seven minarets.
Reflected at night.
Nearly 100 metres.
On the bank of the Mahakam River, Samarinda
Yes: most people are Muslim, mosques and halal food are everywhere, and its oldest mosque was founded by an Arab trader.