Great Mosque of Medan (Masjid Raya Al-Mashun)
Masjid Raya Al-Mashun
An octagonal mosque built by the Sultan of Deli in 1909, with a black dome and coloured glass that blend Moorish and Indian styles.
The Great Mosque lies about 200 metres east of Maimun Palace. Built by the Sultan of Deli between 1906 and 1909, it has an octagonal plan topped by a large black dome. Its stained glass came from China, its marble from Italy, and its overall style blends Moorish, Middle Eastern and Indian influences. Non-visitors can enter outside prayer times. You must take off your shoes, and women may borrow a robe and headscarf. Donations are optional. It is best not to visit during the Friday midday congregational prayer. The courtyard contains the family cemetery of the sultans.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Maimun Palace
- North Sumatra State Museum
- Tjong A Fie Mansion
- Merdeka Square & Old City Hall
- Sri Mariamman Temple & Kampung Madras
- Vihara Gunung Timur
- Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
- Kesawan Old Town