Physical change in housing surrounding religious tourism object (Case study Al Mukarromah Mosque, Jakarta, Indonesia)

Abstract

Al Mukarromah Mosque in Kampung Bandan, North Jakarta, Indonesia, is a religious tourism destination. The Mosque housed tombs of Islamic propagators, Habib Mohammad Bin Umar Al-Qudsi, Habib Ali Bin Abdurrahman Ba'alawi, and Habib Abdurrahman bin Alwi As-Syatiri. Pilgrims come to the Mosque to pray, due to its history. Tourism activity causes physical changes in the building of the mosque and the houses around it. Since the surrounding settlement is high-density, the changes in settlement need to be watched to ensure the sustainability of Al Mukarromah Mosque and the settlement. This article aims to observe the physical changes in housing as a result of the existence of the Al Mukarromah Mosque, which developed due to tourism activities. Data collection was carried out through interviews and literature studies. Data collected then translated into house plans before and after transformation. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive interpretative methods. Three aspects to analyse are building area, function, and material. The results show that only adjacent houses to Al Mukarromah Mosque benefit directly from religious tourism. Other parts of Kampung Bandan still maintain the characteristics of kampung or high-density settlement. Kampung Bandan lacks the necessary facilities such as public space to support religious tourism.