Yogyakarta, Great Mosque of Kauman
Masjid
gede Kauman (Great Mosque of Kauman) is a historical mosque located west of
Keraton North Square built as the main structure for the dissemination of
Islamic teachings in the era of Kasultanan Yogyakarta. The cultural structure
was built on Mei 29 1773 by an architect named Kyai Wiryokusumo, during the
reign of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I.
The
mosque is an integrated part of the Kasultanan Yogyakarta, as the center for
Islamic teachings in Yogyakarta, during that period. The existence of the
Mosque is an omen that the Sultan besides being the leader of the government
(Senopati Ing Ngalogo) and war, is also the delegation of Allah (Sayidin
Panatagama Khalifatullah) in religious acts. Until now, Kasultanan Yogyakarta
still maintains its status as an Islamic influence to local residents.
