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Yogyakarta, a Muslim-majority city with Muslims making up 90.00 % of its total population, is the capital city of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. The city is located in the south-central part of the Island of Java. The city is popular for being the capital of Javanese art, and you are likely to find an art workshop or atelier of some kind on every street of the city. Yogyakarta is also a famous tourist destination in Indonesia. So, whether you're going to the region as a tourist or have recently moved, this article will guide you through everything you need to know about Yogyakarta as a newly moved Muslim resident or visitor. In this article, we will list the popular mosques, halal cuisine options, and Islamic educational institutes in the region. So, without further ado, let's get started.
Manunggal Grand Mosque of Bantu is a mosque located in Jend. Sudirman No, Babadan, Bantul, Daerah Istimewa, Yogyakarta. Although little is known about the mosque's history, the mosque's architecture is fascinating and a popular feature of the mosque's building. The mosque's architecture has a unique Javanese architectural style resembling Agung Demak Mosque. The mosque's roof resembles Joglo, a traditional vernacular house native to the Javanese people, with four pillars made with carved teak wood, and the entrance has the shape of Gunungan.
The mosque is easy to reach, depending on where you're traveling from. You can use your private vehicle or even public transportation, such as the bus that takes the route between Yogyakarta and Bantul. From the Giwangan terminal, take the Bantul Street bus and get off at the Klodran intersection. The mosque is located west of the Klodran intersection. If you're a visitor and not visiting the mosque for prayers, make sure to dress appropriately for the mosque and remain covered. The mosque may also be closed to visitors during prayer times. So, make sure to plan your visit accordingly.
The Kauman Great Mosque is located to the west of the north public square of the Yogyakarta Kraton. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the region and has been reported to have been built in 1773 by Hamengkubuwono – the first sultan of Yogyakarta, with Kyai Wiryokusumo as its architect. The mosque is built in a classic Javanese religious architecture style. It has a tripled-tiered roof, a serambi, and no minaret. Built over a walled complex, the main gateway is located on the eastern and northern sides. There is also a mimbar located on the western side with a roofed verandah – another feature typical to the Javanese architecture.
The verandah is surrounded by a small pond, which was used to cleanse feet before stepping into the mosque. The front yard of the mosque is covered with trees with tall pavilions located on the northern and southern sides of the yard. These pavilions are known as pagongan. The mosque has a massive praying area and can accommodate hundreds of people. It even gets highly active during the holy month of Ramadan, with the people being served free meals during Iftaar. A popular tourist spot, the Kauman Great Mosque is an ideal mosque to visit if you're looking to learn more about Javanese history, architecture, and Islamic culture.
UGM mosque is a campus mosque owned by Universitas Gadjah Mada or Gadjah Mada University. The mosque is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia in terms of its capacity, as it can accommodate approximately 10,000 pilgrims at a time. The construction of the building began in 1998 on the grounds of a former Chinese cemetery. The construction was done by UGM architecture engineering department students as the mosque has to be completed within 9.5 billion rupiah.
The mosque was officially inaugurated in 1999. The mosque's gorgeous architecture is said to be inspired by Al Masjid an-Nabawi, or the Prophet's mosque in Mecca, along with elements of Chinese, Indian, and Javanese architecture. The mosque also has a small courtyard with a pool. You can reach the mosque through public transportation if you use the Trans Jogja Line 4A and 4B.
Being a Muslim-majority country, it is not challenging for visitors to find halal food options in Indonesia, including Yogyakarta. Some of the best halal food options in the city, also known as the soul of Indonesia, are as follows:
Although there aren't many Islamic educational institutes in Yogyakarta, the region has a national private Islamic university.
The National Islamic University of Yogyakarta is a national private university that was established on 8th July 1945 as an Islamic higher school by political figures of the time. The mosque is also considered one of the oldest private universities in Indonesia. The University is one of the top-ranked universities in Yogyakarta. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked the University with a global ranking of 1501+.
The University also has an on-campus mosque (Ulil Abab Mosque) and an Islamic boarding School of the Universitas Islam Indonesia to provide students with a connection between Islam and their campus life. Yogyakarta, also known as the soul of Indonesia, is an active and gorgeous region known for fine arts and a lively culture. Whether you're going to the city as a tourist or moving to Yogyakarta, we hope you find the city as lovely as we do!
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