00:006 Facts About the Oldest Mosque in Indonesia, Located in Banyumas, Central Java
00:08Built in 1288, the Sakatunggal Mosque is located in Banyumas, Central Java.
00:15is the oldest mosque in Indonesia.
00:18Here are 6 interesting facts about it.
00:201. Existed before the Wali Songo
00:23The mosque was built by a kiai named Mustoli
00:27This is a silent witness to the long journey of Islam in the archipelago.
00:30even long before the time of the Wali Songo at the end of the 15th century.
00:352. Only Have One Pole
00:38The name Sakatunggal is taken from one of the main pillars that supports the mosque.
00:42where the single pillar of the mosque has a philosophy that reflects the concept of monotheism in Islam
00:48namely the oneness of God.
00:503. Without Speakers
00:53This mosque, which is more than 700 years old, does not have soundproofing.
00:58So that the sound of the call to prayer can still be heard in the surrounding area, there are 4 muezzins at once whose job is to sing the call to prayer before prayer time.
01:074. Have a Special Ritual
01:10Residents around the mosque regularly hold the Ganti Jaro ritual, which is a procession to replace the bamboo fence surrounding the mosque.
01:18During the procession, residents are prohibited from making loud noises and are not allowed to wear footwear.
01:255. Praise Before Praying
01:28Every time we pray in congregation, including Friday prayers, we always start with praise or humming, such as singing Javanese hymns, using Javanese language.
01:38a mixture of Arabic and Javanese.
01:416. There are monkeys in the mosque area
01:43In the mosque area there are also several monkeys roaming freely.
01:48Visitors can feed the tame monkeys while visiting this mosque.
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