Baitul Makmur Tanjung Uban Grand Mosque Explained

Baitul Makmur Tanjung Uban Grand Mosque
Native Name:Masjid Raya Baitul Makmur Tanjung Uban
Native Name Lang:id
Map Type:Indonesia
Map Size:250px
Map Relief:yes
Religious Affiliation:Sunni Islam
Location:Bintan, Riau Islands, Indonesia
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Architecture Type:Mosque
Groundbreaking:2008
Year Completed:2012
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Capacity:3,000 worshipers
Dome Quantity:5
Dome Dia Outer:9 meters (main dome)
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Baitul Makmur Tanjung Uban Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Bintan Island and is located in Simpang Makam Pahlawan,Tanjung Uban, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. The whole 1.6 hectares of area of Baitul Makmur Tanjung Uban Grand Mosque is waqf (endowment) of the deceased King Daud. The construction started in 2008, and it began to be used in 2012 even though the development process has not been fully completed. The mosque is expected to accommodate up to 3,000 pilgrims in the main hall, as well as 6,000 pilgrims with mosque courtyards.[1] It has five domes, with a main dome and four small domes that surround it. This dome is made of mild steel and is rustproof. The main dome has a diameter of 9 meters, which supposedly makes this dome cost up to 600 million rupiah. The dome was decorated with colorful ornaments that symbolize the diversity of tribes and nations of Muslims.[1]

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  1. https://www.tempat.co.id/wisata/Masjid-Baitul-Makmur-Tanjung-Uban Masjid Baitul Makmur Tanjung Uban