Masjid Baiturrahman (Aceh)


Masjid Baiturrahman 


Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, a mosque which has its own history sheet, which is now the State Mosque is located in the heart of the Aceh province. Baiturrahman Grand Mosque's name comes from the name Great Mosque built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in the year 1022 H / 1612 AD mosque this highway was first built by the government of Sultan Iskandar Muda, but had been burned down in the second Dutch military aggression in 1290 Shafar / April 1873 M. Judging from history, the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque has a high value for the people of Aceh, because since the Sultan Iskandar Muda is still standing majestically in the middle of the heart of the city of Banda Aceh. Mesjid Raya has various functions in addition to prayer, which is the place to hold recitals, events religious events such as the birthday of the prophet Muhammad, warning 1 Muharram since the majority of aceh people is muslim.

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