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Raya Mosque, Sumatra is one of those tourist attractions in Sumatra that show the concoction of the Oriental and Occidental styles. Raya Mosque is the biggest mosque in Medan city. Medan is located on the north-east coast of Sumatra islands. Medan serves as a gateway to enter and exit the island state of Sumatra. It is for this reason that this city records a large number of footfall every year. All the travelers make sure that Raya Mosque, Sumatra features in the locales of sightseeing in Sumatra.

Also known as Grand Mosque, Raya Mosque in Sumatra was built in 1906. Designed by a Dutch architect, Dingemans, the impressive and stately building of Raya Mosque, Sumatra was built under the patronage of Sultan Makmun Al-Rasyid. The structure of the Raya Mosque makes it truly global. Designed according to rococo style that oriented in France in 18th century, the marble was imported from Italy. The stained glass of the windows in Raya Mosque, Sumatra were brought from China while the chandelier was imported from Amsterdam.

The oldest mosque of the Pekanbaru city, the small enclosed plot in the grounds of Raya Mosque, Sumatra has the tombs of Sultan Marhum Bukit and Marhum Pekan who were the builders of the city of Pekanbaru. The Sultans resided in the Istana Maimun palace. The beautiful minarets at the Raya Mosque will certainly impress you. Admission in the Raya Mosque, Sumatra is not permitted. However, you can donate for a noble cause.

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