Jakarta Islamic Centre (JIC) is a center for Islamic studies and research in Koja, Jakarta, Indonesia. Activities of JIC include ZISWAF empowerment, education (TPA, Madrasah, Community Learning Center), socio-economic activities (mosque cooperatives), regular recitations, Tabligh Akbar, and celebrations of Islamic holidays.
| Jakarta Islamic Centre | |
|---|---|
 Main gate of the Jakarta Islamic Centre | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Jakarta |
| Location | |
| Location | North Jakarta |
| Country | Indonesia |
  Shown within Jakarta  Jakarta Islamic Centre (West Java)  Jakarta Islamic Centre (Java)  Jakarta Islamic Centre (Indonesia) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 6°07′21″S 106°55′02″E / 6.122601°S 106.917278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman architecture |
| Date established | 2003 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 main dome (2 secondary domes) |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| english | |
History
editAt the site of JIC, there was a red light district known as Kramat Tunggak, which was established in 1972. Local communities were against the establishment of the red light district and opposed it since its establishment. In 1998, Governor of Jakarta decided to close the red-light district.[1] It was officially closed[2] on 31 December 1999. In 2001, Governor of Jakarta Sutiyoso conducted a brainstorming forum with all elements of society. The idea to build the Jakarta Islamic Center (JIC) was proposed by Sutiyoso to Professor Azyumardi Azra (then the Rector of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah) in New York. The motto of JIC was not only to build a mosque. Their ultimate goal was to transform JIC as one of the central nodes of Islamic civilization in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.[3]
JIC is established on the site of the former red-light district. The site has been opened since 2003. The complex covers a land area of 7 hectares with a 6,000 m2 mosque and a place for Islamic learning.[4][5] Two decrees (99/2003 and 651/2004) by the Governor in 2003 and 2004 formed the organizational and working structure of the center.[6]
Facilities
editAside from being a mosque, JIC is also a center for Islamic religious studies. It is also equipped with educational, business and commercial facilities. The construction of the homestead began in 2007, with a planned land area of 21,452 square meters. The guest house is divided into three buildings, namely the business center with an area of 5,653 square meters, convention hall or meeting hall of 4,582 square meters, and the hotel/guesthouse of 11,217 square meters. There is also an education and training center located within the complex.[7]
2022 fire
editOn 19 October 2022 the large dome of the Jami Mosque, belonging to JIC, caught fire and collapsed at around 3:00 p.m. during renovation works, sending thick black smoke into the air. Police confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.[8]
References
edit- ^ Law: SK Gubernur KDKI Jakarta No. 495/1998
- ^ Law: SK Gubernur KDKI Jakarta No. 6485/1998
- ^ "Masjid Jakarta Islamic Centre: Bangun Peradaban Islam dari Sejarah Kelam". Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Louis (23 March 2010). "Hitam Menjadi Putih". Wisata Pesisir. Wisata Pesisir.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ "Kramat Tunggak, Dulu Lokalisasi Pelacuran Kini Pusat Keagamaan (Indonesian)". Fajar Online. 18 February 2010. Archived from the original on 19 February 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ "Sejarah Pembangunan Jakarta Islamic Centre, diakses dari situs islamic-center.or.id". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ Jakarta Islamic Centre Dilengkapi Hotel, diakses dari situs pemerintahan daerah Jakarta.go.id
- ^ "Watch: Dramatic Scene as Jakarta Mosque's Dome Collapses in Fire". Jakarta Globe. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
External links
edit- Official website
- Official website (in English)