Darussalam Great Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Samarinda, Indonesia.
The Darussalam Great Mosque is a prayer house in Samarinda with a prominent green central dome, several smaller domes, and four tall minarets that rise above the city. The building covers a substantial area and ranks among the largest religious structures in East Kalimantan.
The prayer house was founded in 1925 by Bugis and Banjar merchants who wanted to create a new religious center for the growing Muslim population. After its establishment, it underwent several renovations to better serve the community.
The mosque blends Ottoman design with local building practices, showing how Islamic faith takes shape in this region. It serves as a gathering place where different Muslim communities share their traditions and daily worship.
The building sits near the Mahakam River and is easy to reach from the city center. The site welcomes visitors who should remove their shoes and behave respectfully, following the customs observed in mosques.
The green central dome has become the defining feature of this building and is recognized throughout the city, a color choice that holds symbolic meaning in many Islamic traditions. It stands out distinctly against the sky and can be seen from many points across Samarinda.
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