Bireuen Regency Emblem

The Bireuen Regency emblem features a shield bearing a five-pointed star, a mosque dome, Bungong Jeumpa, a struggle monument, a rencong, scales, a book, and rice and cotton. Bireuen is a regency in Aceh, Indonesia.

• Five-pointed star: The star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God as the spiritual foundation of community life.
• Mosque dome: The dome symbolizes Islam and the strong application of Islamic law in Bireuen.
• Bungong Jeumpa: The flower symbolizes fragrance, purity, beauty, and the elegance of local culture inherited from ancestors.
• Struggle monument: The monument reflects Bireuen’s identity as “Kota Juang” and its historical role in Indonesia’s independence struggle.
• Rencong: This traditional Acehnese weapon symbolizes heroism, courage, and the people’s steadfastness in facing challenges.
• Scales: The scales symbolize justice in local government and community life.
• Book: The book symbolizes creativity, knowledge, and the development of high-quality human resources.
• Rice and cotton: These symbolize fertility, prosperity, and the community’s aspirations for food and clothing. The monument’s four steps, ten grains of rice, and nine cotton bolls on each side refer to the establishment date.

The counts of four steps, ten rice grains, and nine cotton bolls on each side in the Bireuen Regency emblem refer to October 1999, the month and year associated with the regency’s formation.