THE structure stands only a stone’s throw from the coastline in the Deah Raya village, Syiah Kuala Regency, Banda Aceh. It is located in a three-hectare complex, which comprises a cemetary, a musalla (praying room), and a site for pilgrims. This is where Sheikh Abd al-Rauf al-Sinkili was buried.

Sheikh Abd al-Rauf al-Sinkili’s tomb appears conspicuous compared to other tombs, with its small shed with a roof made of wood and an iron f