Grand Mosque of West Sumatra

The Grand Mosque of West Sumatra features an oval-shaped roof supported by four concrete columns, with a tower reaching 85 meters into the sky.

The construction of this religious building began in December 2007 under Governor Gamawan Fauzi, with initial funding from regional government and public donations.

The architecture incorporates traditional Minangkabau design elements, including wooden wall panels and a roof structure that mirrors the regional Gadang house style.

The mosque contains three floors with an observation area at 44 meters height, accessible by elevator, and provides space for 6,000 worshippers during prayers.

The structure implements earthquake-resistant engineering, with the second floor designated as an evacuation point during seismic events.

Location: Alai Parak Kopi

Inception: February 7, 2014

Architects: Rizal Muslimin

Capacity: 6000

Height: 52 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete, steel, metal roof, iron

GPS coordinates: -0.92423,100.36249

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49