Visit Masjid Demak Mosque Semarang, Oldest Mosque In Indonesia

Visit Masjid Demak Mosque Semarang, Oldest Mosque In Indonesia

Masjid Agung Demak is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia. The mosque is located in the village of Kauman, Demak, Central Java. This mosque has been a gathering place for scholars (Trustee) who spread Islam in Java called Wali Sanga. The founder of the mosque was estimated is Raden Patah, the first King of Demak Sultanate around the 15th century AD.

The mosque has a mains building and porch. Mains building has 4 main pillars called saka guru. Building the porch is open. The roof in the shape of a sustained eight pole limas called   Saka Majapahit. Limas Mosque roof consists of three parts that depict; (1) faith, (2) Islam, Ihsan and (3). At the mosque, there is "The Bledeg", contains candra sengkala, readable Naga Mulat Salira Wani, with meaning 1388 Saka or 1466 M, or 887 H.

Demak Regency is located to the East of   Semarang. With a short commute time from semarang you will quickly arrive at the town of Demak. If you are from out of town and want to enjoy the atmosphere of the city of Semarang, there are many hotels available in Semarang. Like the Gumaya Tower Hotel Semarang Gajahmada Street no. 59-61, Semarang.

Visit Masjid Demak Mosque Semarang, Oldest Mosque In Indonesia

Gumaya Tower Hotel Semarang at Jalan Imam Bonjol 188, Semarang. Pandanaran hotels in alan Pandanaran No. 58, Semarang. And Ibis Semarang Simpang Lima at Gajah Mada 172, Jalan Simpang Lima Semarang. That Visit Masjid Demak Mosque Semarang, Oldest Mosque In Indonesia.