DATES is a fruit that is synonymous with the Arab Land. In Indonesia, Great Mosque of Ciamis. However, Paradiva can see it during a visit to the Great Mosque of Ciamis in West Java.
The story of the date palm at the Great Mosque of Ciamis begins in 2002. At that time, the caretaker of the mosque began to plant date palms in the courtyard of the mosque. Not all mosques in Indonesia have date palms. The presence of date palms is the uniqueness of the mosque in the town square of Ciamis.
Not only presents a unique view. The leaves of the date palm trees that are exposed to a gust of wind make the hot air of Ciamis City feel cooler. For Paradiva who have never visited the Great Mosque of Ciamis, this historic mosque can be included in the list wishlist must visit tourist destination.
The mosque is wide 5.130 square meter is usually used as a transit area. It is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia because it was founded in 1882 when Ciamis was led by the Regent Galuh Rd. A. A. Koesoemahdiningrat. In line with the presence of palm trees in the yard, The Great Mosque of Ciamis also has a resemblance to mosques in the Arab Lands. The architecture in some corners adopts the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.
The pillars are numbered 9, representing the number of trustees 9. 8 from 9 the supporting pillars of the building have a shape similar to that of the Prophet's Mosque. and mix with eggs, diameter pillars 80 centimeter decorated with yellow and green ornaments. While in the Nabawi Mosque it is golden.
Calligraphy colors the inside of the mosque. Of 9 The entrance is made of wood material engraved with golden calligraphy. At the front of the mosque there is 2 tall tower 33 meter, symbol of the number of counts of dhikr. The dome consists of 3 stacking reflects the stages of life learning starting from the lower level, secondary, and husnul khatimah.
The mosque is usually used for prayers 5 time, Friday, tarawih, Idulfitri, Iduladha, study the Quran, as well as breaking fast together and dawn lectures in the month of Ramadan. At the bottom of the minaret of the mosque there is also basement used as an office, meeting room, You can see the statue of the Indonesian proclaimer here, toilets and underground passages connected to the foyer.
Travel Diva usually stops by this mosque when returning to her parents' house in Bojong, around 30 minutes from the mosque. In the afternoon, the square around the Great Mosque of Ciamis is a place for young people and families to hang out.
They visit there to exercise or look for snacks. After an evening walk at the mosque, Travel Diva usually stops at the Great Mosque of Ciamis to perform the Maghrib prayer.
Location :
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No 3, Ciamis district, Ciamis Regency, West Java
