Batam Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Batam)
Masjid Raya Batam
A landmark mosque in central Batam, with a stepped pyramid-shaped roof that is very different from the domes of typical mosques. A large white 'Welcome to Batam' sign stands on the hill opposite.
The Batam Grand Mosque lies beside Engku Putri Square in central Batam. It is the official main mosque of Batam City and was built in the late 1990s. Its most distinctive feature is that it has no traditional dome. Instead, it has stacked pyramid-shaped roofs with tall minarets around it, which are considered to blend traditional Malay roof forms with modern architecture. The mosque can hold several thousand worshippers. Surrounding it are the city government buildings, the square and a park. A few minutes' walk away, on the hillside opposite, is the white 'Welcome to Batam' sign, a must-photograph spot for visitors. In the evening, locals stroll around the square and food stalls set up there. Admission is free. Getting there: the mosque is about 1.5 km from the Batam Centre ferry terminal, a 5-minute taxi ride. Notes: Non-Muslims may visit the exterior and courtyard outside prayer times. To enter the prayer hall, wear long sleeves and long trousers, women must wear a headscarf, and shoes must be removed. Avoid entering on Friday midday during the Jumu'ah prayer.
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Nearby sights
- Dataran Engku Putri
- Welcome to Batam Landmark
- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya
- Ocarina / Coastarina
- Golden Prawn 933 Seafood (Bengkong)
- Nagoya (Lubuk Baja)
- Pura Agung Amerta Bhuana
- Harbour Bay