Great Mosque of Cirebon, 15th-century mosque in Cirebon, Indonesia
The Great Mosque of Cirebon is a 15th-century place of worship within the Kasepuhan Palace complex in Cirebon, Indonesia. The main hall rests on thirty round pillars and is covered by a three-tiered wooden roof, while nine entrance gates provide access to the interior.
Construction began in 1480 during the reign of Sunan Gunung Djati under the guidance of Nyi Ratu Pakungwati. Craftsmen from the Majapahit and Demak kingdoms worked together on the erection of the structure.
The building is known as Masjid Agung Sang Cipta Rasa and combines Islamic motifs with elements of Javanese tradition in its design. Worshippers use the space daily for prayer, while visitors can observe the carved wooden ceiling and the ancient pillars.
The site on Kasepuhan Street in Lemahwungkuk district is accessible daily around the clock and charges no admission. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and come outside prayer times if they wish to tour the interior.
Every Friday, seven muezzins simultaneously perform the Adzan Pitu, a local tradition of the call to prayer while wearing white ceremonial dress. This custom is not common in other parts of Java and attracts worshippers from the entire region.
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