Baiturrahman Banda Aceh Grand Mosque, The Most Iconic Symbol in Aceh

If you come to Indonesia and mention the name of Baiturrahman Mosque in Banda Aceh, then no one does not know, about the most iconic religious and struggle symbol that is very famous from this province of Aceh.

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Baiturrahman Mosque in Banda Aceh

It was built in the 17th century or precisely in 1612 AD, by a great Sultan named Sultan Iskandar Muda. During his reign, the Sultanate of Aceh Darussalam reached the peak of glory from 1607 to 1636, and at that time the Baiturrahman Mosque began to become a symbol of the struggle of the Acehnese nation when the Dutch tried to come to colonize.

_{Photo courtesy: view of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque from the front}

From the first time it was built until now, the Baiturrahman Mosque in Banda Aceh is not only a place of worship, but also a stronghold of struggle in organizing war strategies, an education center, and a symbol of the identity of the power of the Acehnese nation whose majority adheres to a strong and thick Islam.

_{Photo courtesy: view of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque from the front}

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Banda Aceh Baiturrahman Mosque today

Along with the development of the era and historical records that write that the Acehnese can never be conquered by invaders, the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque building in Banda Aceh became a religious tourist destination as well as a witness to the history of the strong Acehnese struggle.

Having undergone restoration in order to preserve it as a historic building, Baiturrahman Mosque Banda Aceh has a unique and interesting architecture. Each carving and shape of the most blends of Mughal, Moorish, and traditional Acehnese styles.

_{Private property photo: the central door of the mosque}

_{Private property photo: the right side door of the mosque}

_{Private property photo: One part of the mosque, a special section of worship for women}

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Banda Aceh Baiturrahman Mosque Area

The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque area in Banda Aceh has an area of 4 hectares and is located in the middle of the city of Banda Aceh, namely on road Moh. Jam, New Village, Baiturrahman District, Banda Aceh City.

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📆 Baiturrahman Mosque in Banda Aceh is open every day for 24 hours, with some requirements that prioritize Islamic law.

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The area of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh is divided into the main building of the mosque which can accommodate approximately 13,000 worshipers to carry out worship in the place. As well as having 16 thousand square meters of yard which have all been equipped with marble floors, minarets, and basements that include parking areas and also a place for purification.

_{Private property photo: Some parts of the mosque, including the underground floor which is a parking area and several toilets.}

There is no fee to enter the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, except for the cost of parking the vehicle and the cost of climbing to the minaret of the mosque which is part of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque Park in Banda Aceh.

The cost to enter and climb to the top of the tower is :
Desawa: IDR. 15,000 or equivalent to 6.7 Steem
Student: IDR. 10,000 or equivalent to 4.4 Steem
_{Prices according to steem values - 23/03/2025}

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Every day there are always visitors from outside the region of Indonesia, even tourists from various countries also visit the mosque which has 7 mosque domes and a large umbrella that resembles the umbrella of the Prophet's mosque in Medinah.

_{Private property photo: The atmosphere when I visited the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh}

To enter the Baiturrahman Mosque area of Banda Aceh, visitors must wear polite and closed clothes, especially women who are required to wear Hijab and clothes that are polite and closed. Another thing that must be considered is to maintain politeness and also the cleanliness and purity of the mosque area.

Every major Islamic religious day, this place is always full of visitors from various cities and regions. There are those who think, that if you visit Aceh, it is not complete if you do not come to the most iconic symbol in Aceh province.

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