Become Tourism Destinations, Here's How Non-Muslims Enter Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Mosque in Batam

TRIBUNBATAM.id - At present, Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Mosque has become one of religious tourism destinations in Batam, Riau Islands.

In fact, mosque located in Tanjunguncang, Batam is now not only visited by Muslims, but also attracts non-Muslim interests.

When this mosque was inaugurated, around 2,000 foreign tourists attended the congregation.

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This week, students from Australia who visited the mosque in Tanjunguncang Batuaji District.

Even though they are not Muslims, could bring them to enter the mosque.

Accompanied by the management, they toured this mosque to tower of view.

The clothes they wear, cover by long robes.

This pink robe was deliberately prepared by Sultan Mosque's caretaker for visitors who did not wear closed clothes.

"Now there are 50 robes we have prepared. We provide this to non-Muslim tourists. Because this mosque is also open to public, "said Chairman of Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Mosque Three Administrators, Ardiwinata at Batam Center, Friday (4/10/2019).

Beside personal visits from tourists, Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Mosque has also begun to be sold in travel packages. There are already around three travel agents that include visits to Sultan Mosque as part of their package.

"Later on for this tourist we will make TIC, tourism information center. We will also prepare tour guide, " said Head of Batam City Culture and Tourism Department.

At the back of the mosque, there are spaces that can be used for various things. Including for culinary and souvenir sales. Visitors can also be brought souvenirs from the mosque which has an area of ​​more than 5 hectares. (batam media center)

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