West Sumatra is known for its halal tourism, as it is very famous for its religious aspect.

One of the religious tourist destinations that can be visited is the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra located in Padang City.

The location of the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra is on Jl. Khatib Sulaiman, Alai Parak Kopi, Padang Utara District, West Sumatra, which is 2.5 km from the center of Padang City.

Point of interests:

1. Unique Architecture (Mosque with Minang Customary Nuance) The Grand Mosque of West Sumatra has the same function as other mosques, which is as a place for worship in Padang City. The mosque is already very famous in all areas, even throughout Indonesia. Its unique architecture is a trademark of this mosque.
2. The dome of the mosque is shaped like a pointed spear on four sides, designed like Gonjong which is found in a Rumah Gadang. This makes the mosque an icon of Padang City and West Sumatra, and it is heavily imbued with Minangkabau customs. The dome, which is like Gonjong, is then combined with Islamic nuances with the carvings of the asmaul husna and calligraphy with gold-colored ink in the main room.
3. Mosque with 1000 Doors This mosque, known as the “1000 door mosque”, is so named because the Grand  Mosque of West Sumatra has many ventilation doors, making it look beautiful and magnificent. And the main door to enter the mosque is 17 pieces. This is a unique attraction for those who want to visit the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra while enjoying the beauty of the mosque.
4. The Grand Mosque of West Sumatra also serves as a safe haven for the community in case of emergency. The second floor of the mosque, which is used as a prayer area, can also be utilised as an assembly point for the community during a tsunami or other natural disaster. With its large capacity of 20,000 people, the mosque can provide shelter and safety to a large number of people in times of crisis. The mosque is equipped with the necessary facilities and resources to support the community during an emergency, making it an important asset to the community beyond its religious function.

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Facilities:

The Grand Mosque of West Sumatra has 3 main floors. The second floor is used as a prayer area that can accommodate 20,000 people, as it is the largest mosque in West Sumatra.

In addition, there is also a very large mosque parking area, of course, considering the capacity of the mosque is also very large.

Other facilities include gardens, clean water, worship equipment and sufficient electricity.

You can take advantage of the garden to read the Quran and enjoy the fresh air, especially in the evening before performing the Maghrib prayer.

For those who want to visit the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, they will be treated to beautiful and unique architecture and garden surroundings.

This makes it easy for you to worship in a mosque that is beautiful, comfortable, and of course very clean.

You can also capture moments in the beautiful mosque garden. Come and visit the religious tourist destination of the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra.