Cut Mutiah Mosque, Rationalist mosque in Central Jakarta City, Indonesia
Cut Mutiah Mosque is a place of worship in central Jakarta built in the rationalist architectural style with straight lines and simple forms. The interior features a central ventilation tower, and the prayer hall is positioned at an angle to the main building's orientation.
The structure was originally built in 1922 as an office building and was converted into a mosque in 1987 through an official decree. This transformation shows how existing urban buildings can be adapted for new purposes.
The mosque is named after Cut Nyak Meutia, an Indonesian resistance fighter against Dutch colonial rule in Aceh. Her name connects this place to an important chapter of the country's past.
Visitors should know that access to certain areas may be limited during prayer times throughout the day. It works best to visit outside of the five daily prayer times to explore the building without interruptions.
Unlike typical mosques, the mihrab and minbar are not placed against the qibla wall but instead stand in the center of the prayer hall. This unusual arrangement creates a different experience for worshippers compared to traditional mosque designs.
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