The Great Natuna Mosque in the Mount Ranai Valley
Who doesn’t know the Taj Mahal , a historical monument in Agra, India , which is a masterpiece of Mughal (Indo-Islamic) architecture.
When visiting India , it won’t be complete if you don’t stop to see the majestic Taj Mahal.
Well, did you know, it turns out that in Indonesia there is a charming mosque that is similar to the Taj Mahal building in India.
The mosque is called the Great Natuna Mosque which is located in Ranai Kota, East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri).
The Great Natuna Mosque is in the valley of Mount Rinnai. This mosque is also quite close to the sea, a distance of approximately two kilometers (km) from the beach.
What is the portrait of the Great Natuna Mosque ? Why does it look like the Taj Mahal in India ?
Check out the following facts about the Great Natuna Mosque, as summarized
1. Built 15 years ago
The Great Natuna Mosque was built in 2007. That means, this mosque was built 15 years ago.
This magnificent mosque in Riau Islands was built on an area of 15,500 square meters.
The architect responsible for designing the Great Natuna Mosque was named Both Sudargo.
The Great Natuna Mosque was built when Daeng Rusnadi served as Regent of Natuna, Riau Islands Province .
2. The largest mosque in Natuna, can accommodate thousands of people
The Great Natuna Mosque is the largest and most magnificent mosque in Natuna Regency, Riau Islands .
Because it has a very large building area, the Natuna Grand Mosque can accommodate thousands of Muslims who want to worship.
This mosque, which is said to resemble the Taj Mahal, can already be seen if you enter the Natuna Gate Utaraku (NGU) complex.
To get to this mosque , you have to pass through the entrance road about 1 km from the edge of the Datok Kaya Wan Mohammad Benteng highway.
You can already imagine how majestic and big the Great Mosque of Natuna is, right?
3. Similarity to the Taj Mahal in India
The Great Natuna Mosque was built from a combination of Middle Eastern and Indian architectural styles .
The building incorporates various architectural models, such as the Taj Mahal in India with its characteristic river in the front area of the mosque tower pillars and the mosque’s .
architectural model The Indian was then combined with the architecture of the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, the mosque in Cordoba, Spain, and Turkish stained glass carvings.
With this combination, the portrait of the Great Natuna Mosque resembles the Taj Mahal building in India .
Because, there is a long river with clear water that decorates the entrance to the Natuna Grand Mosque.
On both sides of the river there is an entrance and exit. Then, along the shoulder of the road there are palm trees neatly arranged, beautifying the mosque’s surroundings .
Meanwhile, the mosque building is located at the end of the river. The building looks magnificent with a green main dome and a number of towers in each corner of the mosque .
At the bottom there are steps and a giant gate approximately 7 meters high.
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