Istiqlal Mosque: The Pride of Indonesi
Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and a symbol of pride for the nation of Indonesia. It serves as a manifestation of gratitude to Allah SWT for the nation's successful fight for independence and the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia. The idea for the construction of Istiqlal Mosque was initiated by Mr. KH. Wahid Hasyim, the Minister of Religion in 1950, and Mr. Anwar Tjokroaminoto, who later became the Chairman of the Istiqlal Mosque Foundation. In 1953, a committee was formed to oversee the construction of the mosque, with Mr. Anwar Tjokroaminoto as its head. He presented the idea to President DR. Ir. Sukarno, who fully supported the project. In fact, President Sukarno was appointed as the Head of Technical Development for the Istiqlal Mosque. He actively participated in various activities related to the mosque, including serving as the Chairman of the Jury for the mockup contest. The significance of Istiqlal Mosque goes beyond its architectural grandeur. It represents the nation's struggle for independence and the freedom that was achieved. The mosque stands as a testament to the sovereignty of the Indonesian people and their devotion to Islam. Translation of Words: 1. Pride - kebanggaan 2. Manifestation - manifestasi 3. Independence - kemerdekaan 4. Freedom - kebebasan 5. Sovereignty - kedaulatan 6. Designated as - ditunjuk sebagai 7. Construction - konstruksi 8. Rave reviews - ulasan yang sangat positif 9. Chairman - ketua 10. Mockups - maket Text Structure: The text follows a chronological structure, starting with the background information about Istiqlal Mosque and then progressing to the formation of the committee and the involvement of key individuals in its construction. Table with Specific Information: IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION Location Jakarta, Indonesia Size Largest mosque in Southeast Asia Significance Symbol of Indonesian independence and freedom Founders Mr. KH. Wahid Hasyim and Mr. Anwar Tjokroaminoto Construction Initiated in 1953, completed in 1978 True or False Statements: a. Istiqlal Mosque is the greatest mosque in Asia. (True) b. The other name of Istiqlal Mosque is liberty. (False) c. Mr. KH. Wahid Hasyim is the one who gave an idea and concept of Istiqlal Mosque. (True) d. Mr. Anwar Tjokroaminoto was appointed as the Chairman of the Istiqlal Mosque Foundation. (True) e. The President DR Ir. Sukarno strongly refused the construction. (False) Language Features: Specific Participant: Istiqlal Mosque Simple Present Tense: Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. Adjective: The mosque is a manifestation of gratitude. Action Verb: The committee oversaw the construction of the mosque. Note: The content has been tailored to meet the requirements of the article.