Al-Akbar Mosque Mosque

Al-Akbar Mosque, commonly known as Masjid Al-Akbar Surabaya, is a large modern mosque in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the major contemporary mosque complexes in the city.

The complex includes a large main prayer hall, auxiliary worship and meeting spaces, and a tall freestanding minaret that serves as a visual landmark in the surrounding urban area. It accommodates large congregational prayers for religious festivals and regular services.

Constructed in the late 20th century, the mosque was developed to serve the growing urban population of Surabaya and to provide a large city mosque for regional congregations. The minaret and main dome are characteristic features of the project.

The mosque is located in Surabaya in East Java. It is situated within the urban fabric of the city and is accessible by local roads and public transport.

• Notable architecture: Features a prominent minaret approximately 99 metres tall, a symbolic reference to the 99 names of Allah, and is one of the largest modern mosques in East Java.

Al‑Akbar Mosque is in Surabaya, East Java. Use local taxis or ride‑hailing apps from Surabaya city center; the mosque is accessible by city buses serving the town’s main thoroughfares.

• Friday prayers are the busiest time - be respectful and avoid photography during services.
• Check with the mosque for visitor hours; large Indonesian provincial mosques often have limited visiting windows outside prayer times.