This mosque that has a modern history will be dedicated to all Muslims and will be handled by the Indonesian federal government
Solo, C Java – The Indonesian government has actually begun building and construction of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Zayed in Solo, Central Java, which is being built as a symbol of Indonesia-United Arab Emirates friendship.
” This mosque that has a contemporary history will be committed to all Muslims and will be managed by the Indonesian government. Insya Allah (God prepared), this mosque will bring great benefit to the general public,” Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas said while laying the foundation for the mosque here on Saturday.
He said the mosque, which is being built using a grant from UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed An Bahan to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, will work as a sign of Indonesia-UAE friendship.
” This mosque will work as among the ways to disseminate the success of Islam in the island chain and a symbol of modernity in adhering to religion to produce worldwide peace and social justice,” he remarked.
The mosque is expected to serve not only as a location for congregational prayers, but likewise as a center for propagation, social activity, psychological advancement, and as a spiritual tourist destination, he stated.
UAE’s Minister of Energy and Industry, Suhail Mohammed Al Mazroui, stated the UAE government is trying to make the architecture of the mosque look like that of the mosque in Abu Dhabi.
” As we all understand, the mosque is the symbol of the very unique architecture.
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