Baiturrahman Mosque - History and Architecture of the Mosque, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Baiturrahman Mosque - History and Architecture of the Mosque, Riau Islands, Indonesia

The problem is that this mosque is not only a center of religious activity and a witness to the fame of the Kingdom of Aceh, but has also been a defense base against the attacks of several invaders. The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda, the king of Aceh from 1607-1636, in 1612 AD. Historically, this mosque was burned by the Dutch but survived when the 2004 tsunami hit. The Provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra are no less interesting than their natural destinations , read Destinations in Aceh.  History of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque Some historical sources state that the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque was built in 1612 when the Aceh Kingdom was ruled by Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607-1636 AD). However, some believe that this mosque was built earlier, namely by Sultan Aladdin Mahmudsyah in 1292. Despite the differences in the year of construction, the original building of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque was burned during the reign of Sultan Nurul Alam (1675-1678). In excha…