History of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Aceh
History
of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Aceh
Hello guys today I will share a bit
about the history of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Aceh, my birthplace. Baiturrahman
Grand Mosque 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 Acehnese people. The
mosque is a landmark of Banda Aceh and has survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
The original Masjid Raya ("Grand Mosque") was built in 1612 during
the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda. Some say the original mosque was built even
earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah. The original royal mosque
featured a multi-tiered thatched roof, a typical feature of Acehnese architecture.
When the Colonial administration of the Dutch East Indies attacked the Kraton
During the First Aceh Expedition on 10 April 1873, the Acehnese attacked the
KNIL from the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. From some flares shot onto the
thatched roof, the mosque caught fire. General van Swieten promised the local
rulers he would rebuild the mosque and create a warm place for mercy. In 1879
the Dutch rebuilt the Mosque Baiturrahman as a gift to — and to reduce the
anger of — the Acehnese. Construction only began in 1879, when the first stone
was laid by Tengku Qadhi Malikul Adil, who became its first imam, and was
completed on 27 December 1881 during the reign of Muhammad Daud Syah, the last
sultan of Aceh. Many Acehnese initially refused to pray at Baiturrahman because
it was built by the Dutch, whom they were warring against. Nowadays, however,
it is a source of pride for Banda Aceh. Before 1935, the new Baiturrahman Grand
Mosque featured one dome and one minaret. At first, the mosque featured only
one dome and one minaret. More domes and minarets were added in 1935, 1958 and
1982. Today the mosque has seven domes and eight minarets, including the
highest in Banda Aceh. The mosque survived the 2004 earthquake and tsunami with
minor damages such as wall cracks. The earthquake had slightly tilted and
cracked the 35-meter minaret by the main gate. During the disaster, the mosque
served as a temporary shelter for displaced persons and only reopened for
prayers after two weeks.
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