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Surau Al-Ihraash
Jl. Senapelan, Kp. Bandar, Pekanbaru (across from Lembaga Adat Melayu Pekanbaru)
Surau Al-Ihraash is the oldest surau (small prayer house) in Pekanbaru, standing since 1925 on Jalan Senapelan, Kampung Bandar, Pekanbaru. It's still in use and well maintained to this day.
During the independence war, this surau served as the headquarters of the Fisabillillah army fighters. It was later also used as a place of worship and a place for local children to learn Quran recitation.
In 1970 the building was renovated with the addition of a mihrab (the imam's niche).
The local community also made a wooden instrument to mark the arrival of prayer times. It's called the "keluntung".
As times changed, the surau was renovated again in 2005 with funds from the Governor of Riau to build toilets, an ablution area, and add windows.
Then in 2007 a total renovation was carried out with funds from a donor, Mr. H. Awaluddin. Even after renovations, the surau has kept its original form and the original carvings on the building.
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