Indonesia's largest mosque, are you sure you don't want to check it out?

The Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia, located in the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta. The mosque was completed in 1978, and its name "Istiqlal" means "independence" in Arabic, symbolizing the victory of Indonesia's struggle for independence. The mosque's interior is magnificent and can accommodate about 20,000 worshippers. Its architectural style combines modern design with traditional Islamic architectural elements, making it one of the symbols of Islam in Indonesia and an important landmark in Jakarta. The mosque often hosts various religious ceremonies and cultural events, attracting many visitors from around the world. The mosque is right across from the Catholic church, Gothic style, door to door, very harmonious. The Jakarta Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption, is a Roman Catholic church located in the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta. The church was built in 1901 and completed in 1901, making it one of the oldest and largest Catholic churches in Indonesia. The Jakarta Cathedral's architectural style combines neo-Gothic and classical styles, with a bell tower about 60 meters high. The church's interior is lavishly decorated, with exquisite stained glass windows and murals. The Jakarta Cathedral is one of the main gathering places for Catholics in Jakarta and an important tourist attraction in the city. The mosque is right across from the cathedral, and when I went there, it happened to be Christmas, and a bunch of people were having mass, and even a lot of police were deployed. You need to take off your shoes to enter the mosque, and you can put them in any inconspicuous corner, and they will never be lost 😋😂, and taking pictures is allowed, so you can take pictures with confidence.