Menara Masjid Kuna Indonesia Suatu Survei dan Studi Kepustakaan

Abstract

This paper is a report of the findings of a resench on minarets of old mosques in Sunwtern nnd fawn done by means of survey method and library study. Thirteen minarets of old rnosques were observed and n.nn.lyzed. Tl1e thirteen 1ninarets show similarities in terms of form and style. There is a basic pattern of relation between the mosque and minarets in terms of layout. In terms of the number of the minarets, the mosques generally have one m.inaret each although some of them have'trvo or even four. The m.ain function of minaret iH a mosque is a place to emmcin te the call to prayer and a sign for a Muslim co1nmunity. The research found other functiolls, namely minarets are used for marriage ceremony and for women to sit when listening to sermon. In terms of architectural sh;le, influence of local culture, or European cultures (Portuguese and Dutch), of Middle Eastern cultures (Arab al!(i Persian), and of South Asiau mlture (Indian).