About Islamic Center Samarinda
The Islamic Center Samarinda, also known as Baitul Muttaqien Mosque, is a large mosque complex on the banks of the Mahakam River in Teluk Lerong Ulu, Sungai Kunjang, Samarinda, East Kalimantan. Completed in 2008 and inaugurated in 2010, it is the second-largest mosque in Indonesia after Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. Notable for its seven minarets, large central dome, and riverside setting, it serves as a major religious, educational, and tourism landmark in East Kalimantan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast mosque complex set on the Mahakam River waterfront with a large central prayer hall, prominent dome, seven minarets, and expansive courtyard. The site includes landscaped grounds, river views, and interior spaces with ornate decoration, calligraphy, and chandeliers. Visitors can explore the main prayer hall outside prayer times, walk around the courtyard and riverfront area, observe daily worship activities, and take photographs of the architecture from outside and designated areas.
Key highlights
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Second-largest mosque in Indonesia after Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta
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Seven minarets and large central dome with Ottoman-inspired architecture
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Riverside location on the Mahakam River with waterfront views
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Large prayer hall accommodating tens of thousands of worshippers