5 Mosques Developed by Waskita Karya Ready for Use in 2026 Eid al-Fitr Prayers
Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, several major mosques in Indonesia are preparing to hold congregational Eid prayers. Five of them are mosques built and renovated by PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk.
Waskita Karya’s Corporate Secretary, Ermy Puspa Yunita, stated that the company has worked on five major mosques: Masjid Istiqlal, Masjid Raya Baiturrahman, Masjid Sheikh Zayed Solo, Masjid Raya Baiturrahman Semarang, and Masjid Nasional Al-Akbar Surabaya. All five can accommodate up to 200,000 worshippers.
“The construction of these mosques represents the company’s contribution to providing facilities that support worship for the Muslim community. As a state-owned construction company with over 65 years of experience, we want worshippers to be able to pray with devotion, safety, and comfort,” said Ermy in a written statement on Friday (20/3/2026).
She explained that in the construction and renovation process, the company not only focused on construction quality but also considered the historical value of each mosque. This approach was taken to preserve the original form without significant changes.
“In this way, the historical value is still evident in the mosque buildings. For example, at Masjid Baiturrahman in Aceh, which is one of the oldest mosques having stood since 1612, the design was made to resemble Masjid Nabawi in Madinah, Saudi Arabia,” she said.
The mosque has a capacity of more than 24,000 worshippers, equipped with 12 giant umbrellas and date palm trees in the courtyard area. To this day, the mosque, which was renovated in 2015, has become one of the religious and cultural tourism destinations in Banda Aceh.
Historical value was also preserved at Masjid Raya Baiturrahman Semarang, which was inaugurated in 1974. Waskita carried out renovations without changing the main form but added modern touches such as a water pond to create a cool atmosphere.
“The mosque’s design was maintained with Javanese traditional architecture in a limasan structure. However, we added some parts like a water pond to enhance the cool atmosphere around the mosque,” Ermy explained.
She added that the renovation of the mosque was completed in 11 months with the implementation of a Building Automation System (BAS). This system integrates air conditioning, special lighting, as well as control of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment.
“Waskita is proud to be involved in the construction of one of the icons as well as a cultural heritage area in the capital of Central Java. We hope that worshippers can have the best experience when praying at the mosque located in Semarang City Square,” she said.
Next, Masjid Sheikh Zayed Solo was built as a grant from the United Arab Emirates to Indonesia. The mosque also serves as a symbol of friendship between the two countries.
“The mosque built by Waskita in 2021 was completed on time. The company also added green building innovations and several modern technology facilities,” she said.
The mosque has a capacity of up to 15,000 worshippers with a design that adopts Masjid Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi. However, it was given local touches through kawung batik motifs on the floor and pillars.
In 2022, Waskita also renovated Masjid Nasional Al-Akbar Surabaya by improving the facade appearance and structural reliability. Indonesia’s second-largest mosque can accommodate up to 36,000 to 45,000 worshippers.
“Masjid Nasional Al-Akbar Surabaya stands as a masterpiece of architecture that blends modern aesthetics with Islamic philosophy. Every corner of the building is designed to create harmony and make it a religious icon in East Java,” Ermy explained.
The mosque features a blue and green dome and a main room without a central pillar, so the view to the mihrab is unobstructed. This design allows prayer lines to remain neat during congregational prayers.
In addition, Waskita renovated Masjid Istiqlal, which is now equipped with green building technology. The interior and exterior lighting of the mosque was also updated, including the dome lighting that makes it shine at night.
The company also built the Silaturahmi Tunnel connecting Istiqlal to the Cathedral Church. In 2024, Pope Francis visited the tunnel and called it a symbol of interfaith brotherhood.
“The five mosques built by Waskita become symbols of Islamic civilisation in various regions. We hope that during this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration, the community can perform Eid prayers with their families in a solemn and joyful manner,” Ermy hoped.