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History of Islam in Pekalongan, Central Java, was not spared from the Jami Masjid Kauman.
The mosque was built in 1908, it became one of the tourist attraction, for a tour of history.
Kauman Jami Masjid is located in Jalan Kartini,
Pekalongan, Central Java, and is one hallmark of Pekalongan, in addition to batik. The mosque
that was founded in 1908, is the oldest mosque pekalongan civic pride.
Jami design Kauman is a blend of Indian and Chinese ornaments. Wood as a buffer from 1908
up to now, still looks solid. Number six poles on the mosque, indicating
the six pillar of Islam believed. Mosque doors made of wood from the Holy.
Right in front of the priest, there is a hole as the determination of the direction of Qibla.
"History began the mosque is partly to do with the Great Mosque.
Because the place, some say it's time besides adjacent to the river in flood time, the pilgrims
also less fulfilled. "
Another proof of this mosque was founded in 1908, the inscription using the Arabic script
with Arabic term Java or Pegon.
This paper on the wood carved teak, which until now no one has been able to interpret
its meaning.
In addition, there is a tower built in the same year. The tower has a height of 27 meters,
which has 99 steps, which signifies Asmaul Husna.
At the time of Ramadan comes, the mosque has become a favorite place pekalongan community,
and surrounding areas.
Not only people pekalongan course, the travelers made the Jami Mosque 'Kauman, as a soothing
haven.