Saturday, February 25, 2012

The Great Mosque



One of the largest mosque in Palembang is "Masjid Agung" (The Great Mosque). Stands firmly in the middle of town. Beautifully wrapped by the light of night.

The mosque was built in the 18th century by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I Jaya Wikrama. Today, the Great Mosque of Palembang has become a regional mosque in the ASEAN region. Located in district 19 Ilir, which is one of the original village of Palembang and the Arabs who have long inhabited.

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