Islamic Center Mosque Samarinda
Masjid Islamic Center Samarinda
A giant mosque on the banks of the Mahakam River. The tallest of its seven minarets rises 99 meters, and visitors can climb it for views of the river and the city.
The Islamic Center Mosque (Baitul Muttaqien) was completed in 2008 and is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. Its main prayer hall can hold tens of thousands of people. The tallest of its seven minarets is about 99 meters, symbolizing the 99 names of Allah. Visitors can pay a small fee to take an elevator to the top and look out over the Mahakam River and the whole city of Samarinda. The mosque is open to visitors outside prayer times. Visitors must wear long sleeves and long trousers, and women must cover their hair, with robes available at the entrance. At night, when the lights come on and are reflected in the river, it is the city's most classic view.
Opening hours
Open outside prayer times; tower climbing approx. 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mahakam Bridge
- Tepian Mahakam Riverfront
- Citra Niaga
- Samarinda Weaving Village
- Shiratal Mustaqiem Mosque
- Kebun Raya Unmul Samarinda
- Kutai Kartanegara Bridge
- Kumala Island