The Giant Heartbeat of Istiqlal: The Bedug 🥁 ​Ever wondered what that massive drum is doing inside the largest mosque in Southeast Asia? Step inside Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque, and you’ll find more than just stunning architecture you’ll find the Bedug, a giant drum with a deep history. ​🕌 A Cultural Icon ​While the Adhan (call to prayer) usually rings out from the minarets, the Bedug is a uniquely Indonesian tradition. Before loudspeakers existed, this massive drum was the signal that told the