remember the tsunami in aceh in 2016
On December 26, 2004, an earthquake of 9.1 on the Richter scale (SR) rocked the Indian Ocean off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Lindu triggered a devastating tsunami that swept the coastal area in a number of countries. More than 230,000 people were killed, millions more lost shelter.
One of the most affected areas is Lhoknga, near Banda Aceh.
The city is almost flat with the ground. But the magic happens, a mosque building stands firmly in the midst of destruction. Some believe that the divine power saved the Rahmatullah Mosque.
This mosque witnesses how the awful wave of tsunami waves that devastated Aceh, in 2004 ago.
Before the tsunami, the village was inhabited by about 6,000 people, mostly from middle to upper class.
Residents in this settlement are majority of PT Semen Andalas Indonesia employees. In addition, there are also fishermen, farmers and residents from various other professional backgrounds.
When the tsunami occurred, the mosque, which is only 500 meters from the beach is the only remaining building. Although some sides of the mosque buildings are damaged, most remain intact and survived.
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The miracle also caught the United States Space Agency (NASA) satellite. Photos of Lhoknga from outer space show a white circular feature. It is a mosque that survives and stands firmly in the midst of all destruction.
One of the residents, named Syahrizal bin Razali, told how the seconds of the tsunami when he was in front of the mosque Rahmatullah.
"They shouted the rising sea water, the sea water up .. Run ... run ...," said Syahrizal describes the panic of the people at that time.
Syahrizal and a number of pilgrims who gathered in front of the mosque could not believe the cries of residents who ran from the west. It was only after seeing the great waves of seawater that came rolling toward the mosque, Syahrizal and other pilgrims ran away to escape.
But too late, the rate of sea water faster than the steps of the villagers.
so many unsaved citizens
The Flood swept everything in front of it; houses, schools, village halls, trees, and of course the helpless.
"They are gone, drifted and flattened with the ground except for the Rahmatullah Mosque which stands firmly, even the dome is intact, only the symbol of the star moon is slightly tilted," Syahrizal said as quoted by jawapos.com.
Syahrizal admitted sadly, because at that time many residents too late to save themselves. "At that time we should run to the hill or go up to the roof of the mosque, there must be many survivors," regrets Syahrizal
Syahrizal is one among a handful of Lampuuk survivors. He admitted that at that moment did not realize how fast to run eastward, away from the pursuit of sea water.
"Anyway, I ran as fast as I did not think anything else," said the man who is now treasurer of Rahmatullah Mosque.
After 13 years passed, now the mosque is beautiful again. In fact, the paint is constantly updated to keep it looking clean. Because, since the mosque was reopened after the renovation, many domestic and foreign tourists who came.
Those who come, said Syahrizal, generally want to prove the truth of the news that the mosque Rahmatullah survived the tsunami as depicted in the photographs circulating in the media and internet.
"The mosque is now a tourist attraction, visitors come to pray and see the condition of the mosque," he said.
The Flood swept everything in front of it; houses, schools, village halls, trees, and of course the helpless.
"They are gone, drifted and flattened with the ground except for the Rahmatullah Mosque which stands firmly, even the dome is intact, only the symbol of the star moon is slightly tilted," Syahrizal said as quoted by jawapos.com.
Syahrizal admitted sadly, because at that time many residents are too late to save themselves. "At that time we should run to the hill or go up to the roof of the mosque, there must be many survivors," regrets Syahrizal
Syahrizal is one among a handful of Lampuuk survivors. He admitted that at that moment did not realize how fast to run eastward, away from the pursuit of sea water.
"Anyway, I ran as fast as I did not think anything else," said the man who is now treasurer of Rahmatullah Mosque.
After 13 years passed, now the mosque is beautiful again. In fact, the paint is constantly updated to keep it looking clean. Because, since the mosque was reopened after the renovation, many domestic and foreign tourists who came.
Those who come, said Syahrizal, generally want to prove the truth of the news that the mosque Rahmatullah survived the tsunami as depicted in the photographs circulating in the media and internet.
"The mosque is now a tourist attraction, the visitors come to pray and see the condition of the mosque," he said.
One of the benefits of the 1,600-square-meter mosque is its thick and strong concrete columns. So did the wall. "The wall uses two stacked bricks that are lined up," said the father of one child.
A little different, now there are two high towers above which there are loudspeakers.Now the call to prayer can be heard from a distance. In addition, there are inscriptions indicating that the mosque survived the tsunami.
In addition to the mosque, Gampong Lampuuk settlement was also rebuilt. Among them is the help of the Red Crescent from Turkey. Now the settlement has been filled with people who had lost their homes.
Now the mosque is a new tourist attraction in Aceh. Indeed, not many visitors like public recreation.
Visitors to the mosque Rahmatullah still among tourists who are Muslims. The ones from abroad are mostly tourists from Malaysia. They come individually or in groups. Average monthly 100-200 people.
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