Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque (Indonesian: Masjid Raya Baiturrahman; Acehnese: Meuseujid Raya Baiturrahman) is a mosque located in the center of Banda Aceh city, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle and nationalism of the Acehnese people. The mosque is a landmark of Banda Aceh and has survived the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
| Baiturrahman Grand Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Raya Baiturrahman مسجد راي بيت الرحمن Meuseujid Raya Baiturrahman Grote moskee van Baiturrahman | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni (Shafi'i) |
| Location | |
| Location | Banda Aceh, Indonesia |
| Geographic coordinates | 5°33′13″N 95°19′1.9″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | G. Bruins |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Mughal revivalism |
| Groundbreaking | 1879 |
| Completed | 1881 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Interior area | 1,500 m2 (16,000 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | 7 Domes |
| Minaret(s) | 8 Minarets |
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