Amirul Mukminin Floating Mosque, Makassar, South Sulawesi

  November 07, 2021   Read time 1 min
Amirul Mukminin Floating Mosque, Makassar, South Sulawesi
As it rises above the sea at the southern end of Losari Esplanade this elegant twin-domed structure is known as the "floating mosque". Constructed using concrete piles driven into the seabed, the Amirul Mukminin mosque resembles the traditional Makassar and Bugis stilt houses. At high tide, the mosque looks as if it's floating.

Also known as 99 Al Makazzary Mosque, referring to the 99 names of Allah, Amirul Mukminin Mosque was built to serve as the primary landmark of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The three-story mosque is located east of Losari beach and is able to host 500 worshipers.

Amirul Mukminin Mosque has two domes, each measuring 9 m in diameter. Worshipers praying and contemplating inside the mosque can also enjoy the view of the sea and cool breeze coming through its windows.


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