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Agung Mosque of Yogyakarta |
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Masjid Agung lies on the western side of the north square. It is a place
for praying and place for holding religious ceremonies as well
Religious ceremonies like Sekaten and Garebeg are held every year to
celebrate the Islamic holidays. The mosque provide the Kraton for
religious activities. This Mosque is designed with traditional
architecture. The style has a special roof called "Tajug", such a roof
that is especially used for religious buildings. This traditional mosque
becomes the most interesting part of the building because of the
architecture.
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