Collection Of The Most Beautiful Mosques in North Sumatera

MASJID RAYA BAITURRAHMAN ACEH

Built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in the 17th century, its elegance is no less than the Taj Mahal in India. It is said that the 5 domes did adopt the style of Islamic buildings that were once glorious in the place. Go deeper, it seems clear that the vines and ornament carvings of the mosque did not come from local inspiration. The recesses are closer to the Turkish or Persian style, while the large windows look like the Dutch Indisch buildings. Anyone would agree that this mosque is magnificent not only in terms of architecture. In late 2004, when the tsunami hit Aceh, the mosque's building protected many lives. The mosque is also a silent witness to the Aceh War that killed Major General JHR Kohler in 1873. His monument can be seen in the northeast section of the mosque's current courtyard.

MASJID RAYA AL-MASHUN MEDAN 

The walls of the mosque are white with bluish green ornaments look cool among the dense traffic Simpang Raya, Medan. From the front it is clear that the domes are not round like onions. Is an octagonal just like the outer sides of the walls of the mosque.These aspects are reinforced by corridors separating the main room used for prayer.Corridor wall ornaments and ceiling ornaments and main building laden Mughol-Indian brick red color. Built on the initiative of the Deli Sultan in the early 20th century, the architect of this mosque was a Dutchman, with a major funder of Chinese businessmen.

MASJID AN-NUR PEKANBARU

The onion-shaped domes are more common in mosque buildings in northern Sumatra.In New Week, besides the round shape of onion, the dome form looks luxurious with the details of green, blue and yellow ornaments on the surface. Dome style dome resembling Kremlin Palace in Russia is actually often found in modern mosques in the land of Malay. On the other hand, the walls of the cubism-shaped mosque with small crevices on its surface present a very thick Middle Eastern feel. As a modern mosque building equipped with escalators to the top floor of the building, the mosque complex is integrated with the schools and campuses that are in the vicinity.

MASJID AGUNG AT-TAQWA BENGKULU

Extensive, sturdy, and simple! Such was the impression that was captured upon entering the largest mosque yard in Bengkulu Province. Large columns and windows, high ceilings with a touch of white paint give a strong impression on this mosque.Interior ornaments are not detailed, it looks big. The shadows from the large windows bounced off the marble floor of the mosque. Gives a broad but cool feel. The main dome is round, riding on a three-tiered roof that is the inspiration of local buildings.Although established in 1988, the beginning of this building was established since the Dutch Company.

MASJID AGUNG SULTAN MAHMUD BADARUDDIN PALEMBANG

At first glance this building is one mosque without domes located in Sumatra. The roof is in a three-tiered pyramid, resembling a mosque building in Java. However, the red and gold roofing ornaments and the ornament carvings present a Chinese architectural impression. Do not stop there, the minaret also looks very similar to the pagoda building. Another outside on the inside. The interior decoration of the mosque is filled with green calligraphy and other vibrant colors that are often encountered in typical Palembang lacquer crafts. Although it has undergone refurbishment many times, the element of Chinese architecture is said to have existed since the first building of this mosque was founded by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin in the 18th century.

MASJID AGUNG AL FALAH "1000 TIANG" JAMBI

The mosque is practically no walled! The only partition is the western side of the mihrab part or the place of the prayer priests made of gebyog - carved wood. Itupun not fully reach the top of the pillar. This means only three-quarters of the walls are covered with bulkhead. Then the other 3 sides are filled with poles of various shapes.Not just a row of poles. The composition of the pole layered with a variety of shapes and materials. It is no exaggeration to call the building a "Masjid 1000 Tiang", beating the popularity of its original name: Al Falah Mosque. Initially, the land where the mosque is located is the location of Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin's palace . At the beginning of the 20th century the Dutch scorched the palace ground and made the land above it a military camp. Persisting until the 1970s, the former army dormitory was made a mosque that stands majestic to this day.

MASJID AGUNG PONDOK HIGH RIVER FULL

Although not located in the Provincial Capital like the previous 6 mosques, the grand mosque in the city of Kerinci has uniqueness unmatched. The entire building is believed to be unrelated to a stake. Naturally, when viewed from a certain angle the shape is not so symmetrical. The walls up to the roof of the mosque are made of wood. The ornaments are greatly carved with the strikingly bright colors of the original local area.The carvings and colors can be seen on the roof or the edge of the traditional Jambi boat. At the top, the roof overlaps three typical buildings of the native mosque. The mosque that was born at the end of the 19th century was founded by local people with the inspiration of local origin.