Cheng Ho Mosque
Cheng Ho Mosque Masjid Cheng Hoo Sriwijaya Palembang | |
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3°01′28″S 104°46′40″E / 3.0244508°S 104.7778827°E
Zheng He Mosque, officially the Islamic Mosque of Mohammed Zheng He in Srivijayan Palembang (
The mosque was built with a combination of architectural elements from
History
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The city of Palembang, where the mosque exists, is not separated from the presence of Admiral Zheng He. During his voyage around the world, he had stopped by Palembang for four times.
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Architecture
The mosque has two storeys and is able to accommodate around 600 worshipers. It has a unique architectural design, which combines elements of local Palembang culture with Chinese and Arabic architecture. The mosque was built on 5,000 square meters of land in a middle-class housing complex. The minarets on both sides of the mosque are inspired by the Chinese pagoda, and are painted in red and jade green.
Function
The function of the mosque is more than a place of worship. The mosque hosts various religious and civic activities, and has become a tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world. The mosque has been in use since August 2008. There are no barriers that separate male and female pilgrims inside the mosque. A male prayer room exists on the first floor and a female prayer room is on the second floor. Attached to the mosque is a small residence for the imam, an administrative office, a library, and a multipurpose room.
References
- ^ (in Indonesian) Masjid Cheng Ho Paduan Budaya China. Archived 2011-06-21 at the Wayback Machine Lintas Berita. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ (in Indonesian) Tempat Ibadah di Palembang Masjid Muhammad Cheng Ho. Archived 2010-11-19 at the Wayback Machine Palemabangbox. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ISBN 978-979-8451-16-4
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