Baiturrahim Mosque, Historic mosque in Ulee Lheue, Indonesia.
Baiturrahim Mosque displays traditional Islamic architecture with characteristic domes, minarets, and intricate tile work that reflects Indonesian Islamic design elements from the early 20th century.
Built in 1922 during Dutch colonial rule, the mosque replaced an earlier 17th-century wooden structure and became a temporary worship site for displaced congregants from the damaged Baiturrahman Mosque.
The mosque serves as a central community hub where local Muslims gather for daily prayers, religious education, Eid celebrations, and Ramadan observances throughout the year.
Located in Ulee Lheue near other historical sites in Banda Aceh, the mosque remains accessible to visitors who should dress modestly and respect ongoing religious activities.
Remarkably, Baiturrahim Mosque was the only building in its area to survive the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami completely intact, becoming a symbol of hope and resilience.
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