KEMENAG Surabaya
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Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia and is also the capital of the East Java Province. The city has a population of approximately 35 million, with 90 percent of its residents being Muslims. Hence, there is always a demand for large-scale prayer areas that provide good services and facilities. The people of Surabaya were determined to uphold the principles of Islam in their city and fought for their right to practice Islam freely.
Owing to their struggles and sacrifices, there are around 6,000 mosques in Surabaya today, including Jami mosques, community mosques, school mosques, Islamic boarding school mosques, private agency mosques, and government mosques. Besides these religious institutions, many prayer rooms and langars are located in different districts. Prayer times in Surabaya are accompanied by the beautiful sounds of Azan echoing from the many mosques in the city. Keep reading if you're interested in discovering some of the popular mosques in this ancient city.
Spread over 11.2 hectares, Al-Akbar National Mosque is the national periodic mosque of Surabaya. It has an area of 28,509 m2 and can accommodate 36,000 people. The mosque is situated in the Pagsanjan area of South Surabaya, just on the edge of the Surabaya-Malang Toll Road. The idea of its construction was presented by former Mayor of Surabaya Soenarto Soemoprawiro on August 4, 1995, and it was inaugurated by President K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid on November 10, 2000.
Among the attractions of the Al-Akbar Mosque is its majestic and distinct-looking dome. The latter's unique color and design compared to other mosques in Surabaya is attributed to a novel technology used in its construction. In addition, prominent calligraphy and carvings decorate the interior and exterior of the mosque. Besides organizing congregational prayers, the Al-Akbar Mosque operates as an Islamic Centre, fulfilling the community's religious, social, educational, and cultural needs. Including its many services is the educational institution KB-RA, which strives to create a noble and spiritual generation of Muslims, and the Madrassah Ibtidaiyah, which helps students build a solid religious foundation.
The Ampel Mosque is situated in the Ampel sub-district, district Semampir, of Surabaya. It was built in 1421 CE and is one of the oldest mosques in the East Java province. Ampel mosque is also a religious attraction and becomes very crowded during prayer times in Surabaya. Ampel Mosque was constructed by Sunan Ampel or Raden Rahmat, one of the nine Javanese saints Wali Songo, and his tomb complex (the Sunan Ampel Mausoleum) is located in the west of Ampel Mosque.
Surrounding Ampel Mosque are buildings featuring Arab and Chinese architecture. To the left of the mosque is a well-associated with good fortune and is generally visited by those looking to strengthen an oath. According to mosque officials, as many as 2,000 people visit the mosque daily, mostly commuting via bus. During Ramadan, special preparations for Tarawih prayer and Aitakaaf are made to facilitate worshippers.
Masjid Al-Irsyad serves as a hub for religious, cultural, and educational gatherings for the surrounding Muslim community. Worshippers offer the five-time congregational prayers at the mosque, along with weekly Jummah, Tarawih, and Eid prayers. Moreover, arrangements for Iftari are also made during Ramadan. Masjid Al-Irsyad is devoted to helping the less fortunate Muslims of Surabaya. To meet this purpose, the masjid distributes donations, alms, and Zakat among the city's disadvantaged residents. Furthermore, Al-Irsyad Mosque provides online classes with local and national Islamic scholars during Ramadan.
Masjid Rahmat Kembang Kuning, known simply as the Rahmat Mosque, is the oldest mosque in Surabaya. Its foundation was also laid by Sunan Ampel, who spread the word of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet among the people of Kembang Kuning. He is credited with spreading Islam in the region through his pleasant and gentle preaching. Masjid Rahmat Kembang Kuning was renovated around 1967 by Surabaya architect Abu Ali. He gave the mosque a relatively classic design adapted to the residents of Surabaya and divided it into two floors.
The building features five pillar doors in the foyer resembling clover leaves. It is spread over 850 m2 and has a large parking lot. As part of its religious activities, the Holy Quran is recited after each Salah. Bidayah scriptures are recited after Asr prayers to educate the congregation about Sufism. Moreover, there is a fifteen-minute Islamic lecture After every Dhuhr prayer. During Ramadan, the mosque's management arranges Tarawih prayer, Aitakaaf, and Iftar. There is also a lecture between Tarawih prayers.
Surabaya sits on the northeastern corner of Java island. The city is one of the oldest port cities in Southeast Asia. Surabaya is also called Kota Pahlawan, or the city of heroes, because of the significance of the Battle of Surabaya that took place during the Indonesian National Revolution. As per the National Development Planning Agency, Surabaya is among four of the central cities of Indonesia – Medan, Jakarta, and Makassar. Surabaya is also a significant commercial, financial, industrial, and entertainment hub, second only to Jakarta.
Moreover, the city's northern Port of Tanjung Perak is Indonesia's second-busiest seaport. It is one of the cleanest cities in Indonesia, remarkable for its greenery and vegetation. Surabaya is also famous for its clean and green environment. Being a metropolitan city, it showcases a variety of Indonesian and international cuisines. However, being the capital of East Java, the city's culinary culture is dominated by foods from the rest of the province. Regarding academics, Surabaya has many major universities, including those offering religious or technical specialties, such as the State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel (UINSA), a communal university for Islamic studies.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:43 | 11:16 | 14:32 | 17:27 | 18:39 |