Masjid Sekayu, Ancient mosque in Sekayu district, Semarang City, Indonesia.
Masjid Sekayu is a mosque located in central Semarang, featuring a traditional Javanese dome and a single entrance door adorned with flower motifs. The structure occupies 174 square meters within a 349-square-meter property.
The mosque was founded in 1413 by Kyai Kamal, a religious scholar from Cirebon, with simple construction featuring palm leaf roofing and bamboo pillars. Over the centuries, it underwent major transformations that shaped its present form.
The mosque functions as an educational center through regular Quranic studies and structured programs designed to pass Islamic teachings to younger generations.
The mosque sits within narrow streets in central Semarang, requiring careful navigation through the closely built urban area. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and respect prayer times to have a smooth visit.
The building preserves Hindu-Islamic architectural elements that reflect Java's syncretic religious past. Despite six major renovations since 1814, the four main pillars and tower remained in their original form.
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