4. Istiqlal Masjid, Indonesia

Istiqlal Masjid, or Masjid Istiqlal, in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest Masjid in Southeast Asia in term of capacity to accommodate people. However in term of building structure and land coverage, Istiqlal is the largest in Southeast Asia and fourth largest in the world. This national Masjid of Indonesia was build to commemorate Indonesian independence, as nation’s gratitude for God’s blessings; the independence of Indonesia. Therefore the national Masjid of Indonesia was named “Istiqlal”, an Arabic word for “Independence”.