Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah (central java grand mosque) is one of the grandest mosques in Indonesia. Mosque with beautiful architecture was built in 2001 and completed in 2006. Mosque complex consists of the main building area of 7669 m2 and 7500 m2 area of the yard. Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah is located on the road Gajah Raya, precisely in the Sambirejo Village, Gayamsari District, the city of Semarang.
The mosque which can accommodate no fewer than 15,000 pilgrims was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in 2006. Inauguration ceremony was marked by the signing of the stone inscriptions as high as 3.2 m and a weight of 7.8 tonnes which is located in front of the mosque. The inscription is made of natural stone that comes from the slopes of Mount Merapi.
Java architecture seen in some parts, for example at the bottom of the pole using the mosque as tumpal motif, untu Walang, kawung, and parang-parangan. Architectural feature of the Middle East (Arabic) is seen on the walls of the mosque are decorated with calligraphy. Moreover, in Central Java Grand Mosque page there are 6 giant hydraulic umbrella which can open and close automatically which is the adoption of architectural building that contained the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. The mosque is also slightly influenced by the style of Roman architecture. The style was apparent in interior design and color layer attached to the corners of the building.
In addition to the main building are spacious and beautiful mosques, there are other supporting buildings. The building's supporters include: auditorium on the right wing side of the mosque which can accommodate approximately 2,000 people. The auditorium is usually used for exhibitions, weddings and other activities. The left wing contained the mosque library and office space for rent to the public. The main page there are six mosques which can also accommodate an umbrella hydraulic crowd of 10,000 people.
Another feature of this mosque form Asmaul Husna Tower (Al Husna Tower) with a height of 99 m. The tower can be seen from a radius of 5 km is located at the southwest corner of the mosque. The tower symbolizes the greatness and omnipotence of God. Dipuncak tower equipped with binocular view. From here visitors can enjoy the fresh air while looking at the beautiful city of Semarang and the ships that were passing by in the Tanjung Mas harbor.
In this mosque there are also giant Koran hand-written work of H. Hayatuddin, a calligrapher from the University of Science and Science Al-qur `an from Wonosobo, Central Java. Not only that, there is also a replica of a giant drum made by the students Islamic School Mangunsari Alfalah, Jatilawang, Banyumas, West Java.
In the area of Central Java Grand Mosque there is a wide range of facilities such as libraries, auditoriums, lodge, marriage ceremony room, tour guides, museum of Islamic culture, Muslims cafe, souvenir stalls, fruit, and others. In addition, there are also various entertainment facilities such as water fountains, children's playground, and train a rabbit that can deliver visitors to this revolves around the mosque complex.
