Jakarta features magnificent Islamic architecture including the grand Istiqlal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia, and numerous historic mosques dating back to the early Islamic period in Java. As the capital of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Jakarta holds immense Islamic significance and serves as a major center for Islamic scholarship, finance, and cultural exchange in the region. The city's diverse Muslim community celebrates rich Islamic traditions through vibrant festivals, Islamic art exhibitions, and maintains strong connections to both local Javanese Islamic heritage and international Islamic culture.