Grand Mosque of Medan

Grand Mosque of Medan
Masjid Raya Medan
مسجد ميدان الكبير
Masjid Raya Al-Mashun
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationMedan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Location in Medan, Northern Sumatra, Sumatra, and Indonesia
Grand Mosque of Medan (Northern Sumatra)
Grand Mosque of Medan (Sumatra)
Grand Mosque of Medan (Indonesia)
Geographic coordinates3°34′30″N 98°41′14″E / 3.575111°N 98.687321°E / 3.575111; 98.687321
Architecture
Architect(s)Theodoor van Erp
JA Tingdeman
StyleMoorish, Mughal, Spanish
Groundbreaking1906
Completed1909
Construction cost1 million gulden
Capacity2,000

Grand Mosque of Medan or Masjid Raya Al-Mashun ("Al-Mashun Grand Mosque") is a mosque located in Medan, Indonesia. The mosque was built in the year 1906 and completed in 1909. In beginning of its establishment, the mosque was a part of the Maimun palace complex. Its architectural style combines Middle Eastern, Indian, and Spanish elements. The mosque has an octagonal shape and has wings to the south, east, north, and west.

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