President Prabowo Inaugurates Unique Jade Mosque in Aceh
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Baitul A'la Jade Mosque in Nagan Raya, Aceh, hoping its unique architecture will attract global tourists.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated the Baitul A'la Jade Mosque, located in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh Province, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (UTC+7). The inauguration of this unique mosque, constructed using jade stone, marked a significant milestone during the head of state's working visit to the Verandah of Mecca.
According to reports cited from CNBC Indonesia and CNN Indonesia, President Prabowo's arrival was greeted with great enthusiasm and warmth by local residents. On the way to the mosque site, Prabowo was seen greeting citizens from atop the presidential Maung vehicle while witnessing firsthand a 24-kilometer-long Indonesian national flag unfurled along his route.
Pride and Hopes for International Tourism
In his speech, as quoted from CNBC Indonesia, President Prabowo expressed his pride in the existence of the mosque, which utilizes jade as its primary material. He noted that information provided to him indicates this is the only mosque in the world built using jade.
I am proud today. I was told that this is the only mosque in the world built with jade.
President Prabowo Subianto
Furthermore, according to CNBC Indonesia, Nagan Raya Regency is known for having very large jade stone reserves. Building upon this potential, the President expressed his desire for the mosque to be further developed by utilizing jade more extensively to coat both its interior and exterior structures.
In line with this, reports from CNN Indonesia and CNBC Indonesia stated that the head of state hopes the presence of the Baitul A'la Jade Mosque will boost the tourism sector in Nagan Raya Regency. The President believes the unique architecture and building materials of the mosque will eventually attract international tourists to visit Aceh directly.
Appreciation for the National Flag Unfurling Record
Aside from inaugurating the house of worship, President Prabowo also conveyed his deep gratitude to the people of Nagan Raya for the extraordinary welcome given to the presidential entourage. He regarded the unfurling of the 24-kilometer-long Red and White flag as a proud record-breaking achievement.
I think this is a world record. Right here in Aceh this record is set; perhaps later another regency in another part of Indonesia will want to do 24.5 km. Extraordinary, thank you, keep up the spirit, I can feel the warmth.
President Prabowo Subianto
In the closing remarks of his speech, as reported by CNBC Indonesia, the President also expressed his deep emotion over the readiness of residents who had stood by the roadside for a long time awaiting his arrival to pay their direct respects to the nation's leader.
The Wisdom of Flourishing the Houses of Allah
The construction and inauguration of such a magnificent and beautiful mosque remind us of the importance of the Muslim ummah's role in establishing, maintaining, and flourishing the houses of Allah Ta'ala. Building a mosque does not merely focus on physical grandeur and material beauty alone, but primarily on enlivening acts of worship and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood among the community within it.
Islam consistently encourages its followers to compete with one another in righteousness, including in caring for places of worship that serve as centers of Islamic propagation (syiar) and the cultivation of noble morals amidst society.
