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West Sumatra Grand Mosque
Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat · Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat · Masjid Raya Sumbar · Masjid Raya Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi
Prominent Padang grand mosque whose roof form draws on Minangkabau architecture and regional Islamic identity.
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About West Sumatra Grand Mosque
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
West Sumatra Grand Mosque is located in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is prominent Padang grand mosque whose roof form draws on Minangkabau architecture and regional Islamic identity.
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Place TypeMosque
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationAlai Parak Kopi, Padang Utara, Padang, Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
ArchitectureModern Minangkabau-inspired mosque architecture
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Religious TraditionIslam
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Historical Record
The West Sumatra provincial grand mosque received the official name Masjid Raya Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi on 7 July 2024.
Editorial Context
The provincial mosque was officially renamed Masjid Raya Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi on 7 July 2024; the familiar name West Sumatra Grand Mosque is retained for visitor search.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Modern Minangkabau-inspired mosque architecture
Broad sweeping roof inspired by Minangkabau vernacular forms rather than a conventional dome.
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Congregational Muslim prayer
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