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The splendor of the Lhokseumawe Islamic Center Mosque with a Middle Eastern feel is very impressive

Enjoying the beauty amidst the vastness and hustle and bustle of Lhokseumawe urban center or often known as the petro dollar city, has its own attraction for every tourist who visits the area. One of them is the Almarkazul Islami Grand Mosque (Islamic center). From a distance, you can see the nine towering domes of the mosque, coupled with a European architectural style dominated by golden colors, adding to the impression of attraction for every visitor. Every carving and ornament on this magnificent building attracts every passerby, making it even more beautiful, surrounded by green grass and trees that grow abundantly around it.

This picture was taken from a southern angle. Its strategic location in the city center, precisely on Jalan T Hamzah Bendahara, Simpang Empat Lhokseumawe, makes this mosque a mainstay destination when visiting that city. Standing in the middle of the urban center which was built in 2001, this mosque is not only famous in Lhokseumawe City, but in various regions and communities outside. Moreover, in every corner you can find neat spots that can be used to immortalize moments when visiting that place. Therefore, many photographers go hunting. It doesn't feel complete if you don't just stop by to take photos outside or pray inside.

Enjoying the morning atmosphere can share experiences with others and a pleasant atmosphere in the Islamic mosque center area of ​​Lhokseumawe city center. Apart from the beautiful and majestic mosque building, the Lhokseumawe Islamic Center also has a large and safe parking yard for every visitor, apart from that it is also decorated with bamboo plants that are designed to be as attractive as possible and a number of other carvings. So, many travelers stop to take selfies, capturing the moment as proof that they have stopped at this Middle Eastern-style mosque. Not surprisingly, many bridal couples also choose the Islamic Center Mosque as a place to hold their wedding ceremony and use it as a background for pre-wedding photos. This mosque has supporting facilities, apart from the main icon of the Great Mosque, there is also a multi-purpose building, a library, a diniyah and school, a museum, a mess or guest house, a kindergarten and a Koran and Recitation Park (TPA) and also the house of the high priest.

This morning when I visited, there were never-ending visitors from morning, afternoon and evening, we saw children learning religious knowledge in the courtyard of the mosque, where they studied while enjoying the beauty of nature and the atmosphere under the shady trees. One of the visitors, Darmawan, said that he often stopped at the Islamic Center Mosque, apart from praying, he also sat in the yard under a shady tree with his friends.
Even though sitting directly on the grass accompanied by some snacks, it gives a special impression. And those who do that are very busy here, especially in the afternoon, lots of small traders come selling food and soft drinks.

Pusong Reservoir, Lhokseumawe, Aceh province. From the Pusong reservoir, the center of Lhokseumawe city, you can see the atmosphere of an Islamic center and the light is shining so brightly, illuminating this Islamic center from the Pusong reservoir, Lhokseumawe. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the entrance access because it seems a bit complicated. After that it's a matter of cleanliness. Because the puddles in the reservoir are still filled with household waste,

This morning, to be precise, Sunday 19 May 2024. The sun was starting to heat up, the atmosphere was very beautiful and you could see several young people jogging in the morning. Likewise, groups of cyclists were also seen circling the Pusong Reservoir location. Not to be left behind, the snack traders also started arranging chairs on the edge of the location and a gentle breeze blew to touch the visitors. Some of the mangrove plants that are still maintained are also home to the habitat of the Stork family birds. They landed there in the afternoon. Not only that, the sound of laughter from visitors at the "Mie Caluk" hut, typical of Pusong Reservoir, broke out between each other. You felt like you lost the feeling of being stuffy even though the location was close to the bustling heart of the city.

The natural beauty of the Old Pusong reservoir on the outskirts of Lhokseumawe city, Aceh province. You can see the beauty of the place where the fishing boats are arranged, accompanied by natural beauty, there are also several mangrove plants (mangrove trees) that are still maintained, and are also home to the habitat of the Stork family birds. They perch there in the afternoon or evening with their melodious voices making the atmosphere very beautiful.

In the morning you can see directly the condition of the Old Pusong reservoir on the outskirts of Lhokseumawe city. being able to introduce everyone to the Steemit community with contest activities like this can build enthusiasm for work.

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