Muslims flock to see giant wooden Qur’an in Indonesia
March 22, 2016
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largest Qur’an carved out on wood in Palembang, South Sumatra
Thousands of visitors are rushing to Indonesia to see the largest Qur’an carved out on wood in Palembang, South Sumatra.
Starting work on the giant wooden Qur’an in 2002, a team of writers, carvers, carpenters and painters led by Ihsaniyah Islamic boarding school caretaker Syof watillah Mohzaib began carving timber from the Tembesu tree, which is known to be termite-proof and durable.
“I was inspired to make Al-Akbar after completing the calligraphy and door ornaments at the Palembang Grand Mosque. I wanted to make the largest wood-carved Koran in the world,” Syof watillah was quoted by the Jakarta Post.
“The creation of Al-Akbar was achieved purely with private donations and several larger donors, so it took a long time to finish. Work was unfortunately suspended several times because we ran out of money,” Syof watillah added.
