Jelajahi keberadaan Masjid Jami Pekojan, Semarang! Bangunan bersejarah ini menjadi jejak perjalanan suku Khoja dari Gujarat yang masuk ke Semarang pada abad ke-18. Masjid ini tidak hanya merupakan tempat ibadah, tetapi juga saksi bisu dari akulturasi budaya antara Timur Tengah dan Asia Selatan di kawasan perdagangan multietnis Semarang. Temukan lebih banyak tentang peran dan warisan suku Khoja dalam sejarah masjid ini!
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Delve into the rich history of Masjid Jami Pekojan in Semarang! This historic mosque stands as a testament to the journey of the Khoja people from Gujarat, who settled in Semarang in the 18th century. It serves not only as a place of worship but also as a silent witness to the cultural acculturation between the Middle East and South Asia in Semarang's multi-ethnic trading district. Uncover the fascinating role and legacy of the Khoja people in the mosque's history!
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Delve into the rich history of Masjid Jami Pekojan in Semarang! This historic mosque stands as a testament to the journey of the Khoja people from Gujarat, who settled in Semarang in the 18th century. It serves not only as a place of worship but also as a silent witness to the cultural acculturation between the Middle East and South Asia in Semarang's multi-ethnic trading district. Uncover the fascinating role and legacy of the Khoja people in the mosque's history!
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00:00According to some sources of history, in the 18th century, the Khojans from Gujarat, India immigrated to Semarang and made Semarang as one of their business destinations.
00:16In addition to their culinary heritage, they also left their Shia Islamic heritage, one of which is in the Khojan mosque in Semarang.
00:30As if hidden in a alley near the old city of Semarang, there is a mosque building that is almost 2.5 centuries old.
00:42Jami Pekojan Mosque.
00:44A mosque built around 1878 AD by Chef Latif recorded the history of the presence of the Khojans from Gujarat in Semarang.
00:52The building, which is more than 3,300 meters wide, has one main indoor building connected to a large and spacious mosque.
01:02Although it is very old, the Khojan mosque still maintains the originality of its main building.
01:08Marble floors, four wooden pillars, doors and walls are still original since the beginning of the construction.
01:16The combination of Gujarat motifs and Javanese carvings dominates this old building.
01:21It looks like a mirror, a window ornament, and also decorations that stick to the wall.
01:29In terms of the construction of the mosque, the style is still Malay colonial with a unique combination of green and yellow colors.
01:35There are several tombs in the mosque grounds.
01:38This is because before this mosque was built, this area was a cemetery.
01:42After becoming a cultural heritage, the cemetery was eventually moved.
01:47Interestingly, the location of this mosque is in the area of multi-ethnic trade including Gujarat, Arab, Tionghoa, and Javanese.
01:56This mosque is very comfortable.
01:58There is no difference in religion.
02:01We live in harmony with each other.
02:13Not only the construction of the mosque, this mosque also has a unique culinary heritage.
02:17There is only one time during Ramadan.
02:21Special spices powder for breaking the fast, the recipe is still the same after more than hundreds of years.
02:28Since 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the masjid chef, Mr. Shirin, is busy preparing the ingredients for cooking.
02:34Rice, onions, as well as various kitchen spices and spices of choice, then put into a large pot made of clay.
02:43The ingredients are then stirred with coconut milk over a fire.
02:50Shirin has been a cook here for more than ten years.
02:53According to him, this porridge is a self-sustaining diet for people who come to the mosque.
02:57Every day, Shirin cooks 20 kg of rice for about 200 to 600 portions of porridge.
03:03It is not uncommon for the residents to queue for the porridge.
03:10I make porridge for my father, mother, and cousins.
03:16Do you like porridge?
03:18Yes.
03:19Why?
03:20Because it's delicious.
03:22Do you often eat this porridge?
03:24Several times.
03:26Why did you come here?
03:29It's delicious.
03:31It has its own characteristics, different from others.
03:35That's why I'm interested in it.
03:38In addition to being distributed to the family, this porridge is also served to anyone who comes to the mosque for free.
03:43This is done to strengthen the ties of brotherhood.
03:47We are happy to see this porridge being distributed.
03:56Daqwah in Islam is not only about conveying the message of religion,
03:59but also about building a strong relationship with each other.
04:03Maintaining brotherhood is an integral part of Daqwah,
04:06because by building a good and harmonious relationship with others,
04:09we can be a good role model for them and help spread the values of Islam
04:14through our daily actions.
04:17One of the ways is by sharing iftar food that warms the heart.