Bujang Salim Mosque, Legendary and Majestic

armiasb (38)in #mosque • 6 years ago

If you come to North Aceh, it is not complete if you have not visited Bujang Salim Mosque. The mosque is located on Jalan Ramai, Keude Krueng Geukuh Village, Dewantara District, North Regency. Accessible via Medan-Banda Aceh national road. From the direction of Banda Aceh, arrive at Krueng Geukuh intersection, turn left about 400 meters.
The name of this mosque is taken from the name of a noble, cleric, as well as the hero of Indonesian independence named Teuku Bujang Seulamat. Even he is the initiator of the founding of this mosque.
The splendor of this mosque is seen from its vast area, its vast and towering building, its shape and its relief. The mosque has an area of 1,650 m2 and is able to accommodate 2,500 pilgrims. In terms of shape, the mosque was built in 1932 is carrying the concept of the Taj Mahal which had previously been imitated by the Great Mosque Baiturrahman (Mosque Number One in Aceh Province). Decorations and ornaments contained in the mosque is also quite beautiful.
The carving on the walls of the Mosque has a high artistic value.

In addition to the magnificent impression with 5 dome towering dome, we witnessed the cleanliness of Bujang Salim Mosque. The mosque deserves an award and is designated as a Ri'ayah Riot Contemplary Mosque (construction / maintenance) at the National Level held by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in 2016.
In addition to mosque routine activities, such as praying together, praying together, recitation of children, and public lecture, Bujang Salim Mosque is the choice for event organizers to serve as the venue of the event.
Currently, the mosque construction committee is finalizing the construction of the 57-meter-tall Mosque Tower. The presence of these towers further enhance the splendor of Bujang Salim Mosque.

This is one of the cultural products of religious aspects. The symbols and heritage of human civilization.