Mosque of Al-Mashun

Mosque of Al-Mashun field located in the heart of Jalan precisely in Sisingamangaraja, despite being almost 100 years or a century (1906-2000), but the building and various ornaments still remain intact and sturdy. Malay Deli kingdom of Islam is still the pride of Muslims Medan and North Sumatra, and even become one of the unique history of Islam in Sumatra and the Malay community in Malaysia.Therefore, God's house is never empty of people visit either to worship or just air Itikaf day or night, especially when Ramadan moments like this old building door is barely closed for 24 hours.The mosque is the identity of Medan city, is indeed not just a regular historic antique buildings, but also keep its own uniqueness starts from the architectural style, building form, domes, towers, pillars to calligraphy ornaments that decorate every part of this old building. The mosque is designed with a blend of architectural styles the Middle East, India and European 18th century.Is one of the Sultan Rashid Al Ma'moen Mighty Nature - the ruling to the 9th Royal Malay Deli in power from 1873 to 1924. Masjid Al-Mashun itself was built in 1906 on an area of ​​18,000 square meters, can accommodate about 1,500 worshipers and used the first time on Friday, 25 Ramadhan 1329 H (10 September 1909).Ma'moen sultan other relics are still intact even become a mainstay of historical attractions is the Palace Maimoon Medan which was completed August 26, 1888 and entered service May 18, 1891, and many other old buildings such as the resident kesulthanan officials, mosques and meeting rooms which are spread in various parts of the former area-now kesulthanan Melayu Deli Medan Municipality region, municipality Binjai, Kab. Langkat and Deli Serdang regency.Masjid Al-Mashun Medan, much admired for its unique shape unlike the ordinary mosque which is generally rectangular. This mosque, designed round with four octagonal main hall - at the front, rear, right and left side, which also became the main door entrance to the mosque.Between the porch of one another are connected by a small corridor, thus protecting the building / hall from outside. On the inside of the mosque, supported by 8 pieces of 0.60 m diameter pillars towering directly into a buffer and the main dome in the center. While four others are located on the dome of the porch addition plus four with 2 towers on either side of the back of the mosqueBesides, the pulpit, the four main door and porch windows are made of 8 pieces of carved wood species merbau high art style - proved so far remained intact. Not to mention with ornate carvings and distinctive Melayu Deli in every corner of the building, which immediately gave birth to sacred religious values ​​are very deep for every person who entered it.In the month of Ramadan as it is today, the atmosphere at the Grand Mosque has become much more lively than a typical day. Religious activities not only take place during the day, but until late evening meal time. It's just that the day side by muzakarah activities, discussion about sya'ri law of Islam, Ramadan lectures, and various other activities of Islamic studies.Meanwhile, in the form of evening activities and Tadarrus Tarawih Qur'an even late into the night until dawn when the meal arrives. Except that, to liven things up in the mosque complex, officials are also preparing meals every evening openings with the generous donation of materials from the surrounding community and mosques. Square meal, prepared by 300 - 500 people are special for orphans, the homeless, and the traveler is away from home when the break comes.