I really enjoy observing the shape of mosques from various regions, either directly or through book references. An old book entitled “The History of the Mosque: and the Deeds of Worship in It” (“Sedjarah Mesdjid: dan Amal Ibadah Dalamnja”) written by H. Aboebakar in 1955 really impressed me.

One of the mosques listed there is the Sarik Mosque which is near the city of Bukit Tinggi, Sumatra, Indonesia. This mosque has a beautiful minaret. The beautiful surroundings make this mosque look calming.