Al-Karomah Grand Mosque
Masjid Agung Al-Karomah
The grand mosque of Martapura, its white walls and green dome imposing, a symbol of this Islamic scholarship centre.
Martapura is known as the 'Balcony of Mecca' and has many Islamic boarding schools. Al-Karomah Mosque was first built in 1897 and has been expanded many times. Today it has white walls, a green dome and a tall minaret. Its interior retains early iron-and-timber columns, and it can hold several thousand worshippers. It stands beside the diamond market, a short walk after shopping. Visitors should dress modestly and remove their shoes, and women should bring a headscarf. Do not enter during prayer times.
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Nearby sights
- Martapura Diamond Market
- Lambung Mangkurat Museum
- Tomb of Datu Kelampayan
- Cempaka Traditional Diamond Mining
- Lok Baintan Floating Market
- Soto Bang Amat
- Riam Kanan Reservoir
- Wasaka Museum