Cream and gold minarets and green roofs of Mataram's Hubbul Wathan grand mosque under a blue sky

Religious site · Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

Islamic Center Mosque (Masjid Hubbul Wathan)

Mataram's grand mosque and Islamic centre, with a 99-metre Asmaul Husna tower

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Discover Islamic Center Mosque (Masjid Hubbul Wathan)

Rising above the low rooftops of Mataram, the Islamic Center of West Nusa Tenggara is impossible to miss. Its cream and gold minarets and green-tiled domes mark the Masjid Raya Hubbul Wathan, the province's grand mosque and the most prominent religious complex in the capital of Lombok, an island often called the island of a thousand mosques.

The complex combines modern design with traditional Sasak and Islamic motifs, and its tallest tower, the 99-metre Asmaul Husna Tower, is named for the 99 names of God. Visitors come to pray, to admire the architecture and to take in the view across Mataram towards the mountains and the sea. It is an easy and rewarding stop for Muslim travellers, and non-Muslim visitors are welcome in designated areas with appropriate dress.

Don’t miss

01The 99-metre Asmaul Husna Tower, with views over Mataram
02The main prayer hall and domes decorated with Sasambo-inspired patterns
03Cream and gold minarets and arcaded courtyards in Islamic and Sasak style
04Exhibition spaces including photographs of mosques from across Lombok
05The mosque illuminated in the evening around Maghrib and Isha prayers

History & culture

The story of Islamic Center Mosque (Masjid Hubbul Wathan)

Built by the provincial government of West Nusa Tenggara, the mosque's construction began in March 2010 and it was inaugurated in December 2013 by the then governor, Muhammad Zainul Majdi, who also opened the Asmaul Husna Tower. The wider Islamic Center complex, covering about 7.5 hectares, opened to the public in December 2016.

The building has four floors, several domes and multiple minarets, and its main dome draws on Sasambo batik patterns that symbolise the province's three main peoples, the Sasak, Samawa and Mbojo. Alongside the prayer halls, the complex was planned as a centre for Islamic learning and culture, with exhibition spaces and educational facilities.

Local life & traditions

Lombok's majority Sasak population is Muslim, and the mosque is a focal point of religious life in the provincial capital, especially for Friday prayers, Ramadan and the two Eid festivals. It has also become a destination for Muslim travellers from Malaysia and elsewhere, who come to pray here while holidaying in Lombok. Halal food is the norm across Mataram, making the city one of the easiest bases in the region for Muslim visitors.

Things to do

Experience it like a local

Time your visit around a prayer if you wish to join the congregation, or come between prayers to walk the courtyards and appreciate the architecture in quieter moments. A ride up the Asmaul Husna Tower, when open, gives one of the best overviews of the city.

The mosque pairs well with a half day in Mataram: combine it with a traditional market, local Sasak food such as ayam taliwang, and a visit to other historic sites in the city before heading to the beaches or the Gili Islands.

When to go

The mosque can be visited year-round. Mornings and late afternoons are cooler for exploring the open courtyards, and the building looks especially fine at dusk. Friday midday and the main festivals are busy with worshippers, so non-Muslim visitors should avoid prayer times and be especially respectful during Ramadan.

Plan your visit

Verified information

Address: Jl. Udayana, Gomong, Selaparang, Kota Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat 83125. Source: indonesia.travel ↗
Inauguration: The mosque was completed and inaugurated in 2013. Source: indonesia.travel ↗
Asmaul Husna Tower: The complex's tallest tower stands 99 metres and has a lift to the top; it was inaugurated in 2013. Source: thejakartapost.com ↗
Visitor dress: Muslim and non-Muslim visitors may enter the mosque's second floor wearing a cloak-like garment covering the body (as reported in 2018). Source: thejakartapost.com ↗

Checked against the sources on 27 October 2026. Opening times and fees can change — confirm before you go.

Travel tips

Dress modestly: long trousers or skirts and covered shoulders for all; women should bring a headscarf.
Remove your shoes before entering prayer areas.
Avoid sightseeing during prayer times, especially Friday midday prayers.
Ask before photographing worshippers, and keep voices low inside.
Check on arrival whether the tower lift is operating and any fee that applies.

General guidance from our specialists, not official information.

Around Islamic Center Mosque (Masjid Hubbul Wathan): food, markets & places to stay

The mosque sits in central Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara, with plenty of halal restaurants serving Sasak dishes nearby. The coastal resort strip of Senggigi is a short drive north-west, and Lombok International Airport lies to the south. Bangsal, the harbour for the Gili Islands, is reached via the coast road north.