Demak Grand MosqueIt is located in the central square of Demak town. The Demak Grand Mosque is a historical monument of the first Islamic kingdom in Java Island. In the north of the mosque we can find the grave of the princess of the royal family; Patah, Sabrang Lor, Sekar Seda Lepen, Trenggono, Bintoro, and some others.
Besides that there also some old treasures, like some big ceramic jars, wall ornaments from Campa country and other valuables which date from the same time as Grand Mosque itself.
The mosque has some carved pillars which are believed to be taken from The Majapahit kingdom from east Java. One of the pillars is made from “Tatal” (small rejected pieces of wood) as can be seen at the ceiling.
The biggest ceremony is on Idul Adha day, at that time a lot of person for about a week visit Demak town, they called “Great Grebeg” as the tradition which has been running for many years.
About 2 kilometers south eastern of Demak, we find the grave of the most prominent Muslim saint, named Sunan Kalijogo. He was the designer/planner of Demak Grand Mosque. The purification of Sunan Kalijogo’s heirlooms is an interesting annual event. Thousands of people come here to see the ceremony and ask for blessing especially on Friday Kliwon (Javanese calendar) on the tenth in Idul Adha. People make Sunan Kalijogo’s weapons and treasures to be clean and clear in that ceremony.
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