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Jakarta Grand Mosque to be decorated with Betawi ornaments
The construction of the Jakarta Grand Mosque is expected to finish in March and it will be officially opened by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.
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The Jakarta Grand Mosque on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, is currently under construction. (Kompas/Andri Donnal Putera )
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he Jakarta Grand Mosque, located on Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta, will be decorated with traditional Betawi ornamentation before its scheduled completion in March.
Gigi Balang, a traditional Betawi pattern, will be carved in wood and installed on the mosque’s roof and fences, according to Jakarta Housing and Residence Agency head Arifin.
“The mosque will have five minarets to symbolize the five main principles of Islam,” he said as quoted by beritajakarta.com on Monday.
The mosque’s construction progress has reached 80 percent, he said.
The mosque will also have supporting facilities, such as office spaces to be used by the mosque organizers, a function hall with capacity for 1,000 people and a room for educational purposes.
“The concept of this mosque is not just for prayers, but also for multiple purposes, ” Arifin said.
The mosque itself will be able to accommodate 12,500 people.
Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat said earlier that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo would officially open the mosque. (dea/yan)
