Grand Mosque of Batam

The Grand Mosque of Batam, known locally as Masjid Agung Batam, is the main mosque of Batam City in the Riau Islands Province. Located in Batam Centre near the municipal government complex and Dataran Engku Putri, it is notable for its distinctive modern pyramid-shaped roof without a conventional dome, large prayer hall, and tall minaret. Completed in the early 2000s, it serves as the city's principal Islamic centre and landmark.

Visitors can expect a large, modern mosque set in an open plaza in Batam Centre. The exterior features a striking multi-tiered pyramid roof, a tall minaret, and spacious courtyards. Inside, the main prayer hall is expansive with high ceilings and simple ornamentation. The surroundings include paved plazas, gardens and views of the Batam city centre. Non-prayer visits are for sightseeing and photography of the architecture from outside and designated areas.

Constructed between 1999 and 2001 and inaugurated in 2001 as the grand mosque for Batam City, it was developed as part of the Batam Centre government and civic centre to serve the growing population of Batam as an industrial and administrative city.

Serves as the principal mosque and Islamic centre for Batam City, hosting daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers, Eid prayers and religious gatherings, and is a prominent landmark and symbol of the city for residents and visitors.