From the direction of Banda Aceh, at the intersection ahead of Ulee Lheue, there is a mosque that witnessed the awesomeness of the tsunami tragedy in Aceh. Baiturrahim mosque its name. This mosque became one of the few buildings still standing strong in the area of Ulee Lheue when the accident occurred. Although there are some other mosques also survived the disaster, Mosque Baiturrahim save more in-depth historical value because of age long.
Baiturrahim mosque is a relic of the Sultanate of Aceh. This mosque was established around the 17th century as the Jami 'Ulee Lheue (pronounced "Olele" in Dutch dialect). When Baiturrahman mosque was burned by Dutch troops in 1873, a resident of Banda Aceh in droves carry Friday prayers in this mosque. It is estimated that from now on "Baiturrahim" became the name of this mosque.
Dutch government to do restoration on a previously constructed mosques semipermanent. The process of restoration was completed in 1923 with a new architecture that is highly influenced by European styles. When it is, this mosque has a dome and is only able to accommodate about 500 worshipers. In 1981, the assistance of the Government of Saudi Arabia, re-done restoration. The restoration of this time expanding the right and left sides of the mosque, so that the mosque can accommodate about 1,500 worshipers.
Just two years after restoration, a great earthquake rocked Banda Aceh. Many buildings were destroyed by the quake. Approximately 60% of the buildings around the destroyed mosque or even flattened. This mosque was not spared affected. Dome of the mosque collapsed. When the renovation is done after the earthquake, the dome is removed so that the top of the roof of the mosque just plain closed. In addition to the earthquake, the mosque has also been hit by major floods in 2001.
On December 26, 2004, the 21-meter-high giant waves hit the northern coast of Banda Aceh. Ulee Lheue area located right by the sea into one of the areas most severely affected. Almost all the buildings in this area of flattened waves crashing or drifting towards the center of Banda Aceh - along with thousands of people who become victims.
When the tsunami happened, the mosque remains firmly standing in the middle stretch of debris surrounding buildings that have been destroyed. Only a small part of the building that were damaged by the disaster.
Post-tsunami, the mosque attracted the attention of many stakeholders from different parts of the world. As one of the houses of worship that survived the disaster, the existence of this mosque a tourist attraction besides religious nuances Baiturrahman Mosque and Masjid Rahmatullah Lampuuk.
Baiturrahim mosque visitors are usually not just photographed historic sites survivors of these disasters. They usually make themselves available to perform the prayer in this mosque. Mosque and the Government of Banda Aceh also has provided information for visitors.
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