Red Mosque of Panjunan
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| Red Mosque of Panjunan | |
|---|---|
Masjid Merah Panjunan | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Panjunan, Cirebon Regency, West Java, Indonesia |
 Interactive map of Red Mosque of Panjunan | |
| Coordinates | 6°43′03″S 108°33′58″E / 6.717479°S 108.566065°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Javanese |
| Completed | 1480 |
The Red Mosque of Panjunan (Indonesian Masjid Merah Panjunan, Javanese Masjid Abang) is a Javanese mosque located in the village of Panjunan, Cirebon Regency, West Java, Indonesia. This 15th-century mosque with its Hindu architecture typical of Java is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia.
The Mosque of Panjunan was first established in 1480 by Syarif Abdurrahman, also known as Pangeran Panjunan ("The Prince of Panjunan"). Syarif Abdurrahman was an Arab who led a group of immigrants from Baghdad.[1] Later, Syarif Abdurrahman became a student of Sunan Gunung Jati, one of the Wali Songo, or nine saints of Islam revered in Indonesia. The Mosque of Panjunan was instrumental in the Islamization of Cirebon.[2]
In the beginning, the Red Mosque of Panjunan was named al-Athya Musalla. Because of its surrounding red brick perimeter wall, the mosque was also known as the Red Mosque or Masjid Abang. In the beginning, the mosque was a small Musalla with an area of 40 square metres (430 sq ft). The mosque was established in the neighborhood of Panjunan which at the time of its construction was a junction for travelers near the town of Cirebon. The village of Panjunan where the mosque is located is known for its earthenware pottery.[3]
