Bayan Old Mosque stood since the 16th century

In the holy month of Ramadan 1434H this time, there baikya if we listen on one of the history of Islam in Lombok. One of the historic buildings of Islam in Lombok namely Bayan Old Mosque.
Bayan Old Mosque
Bayan Old Mosque stood since the 16th century

The mosque is located in Bayan, North Lombok Regency about 80km from the city of Mataram. Historically there are two versions of who built this mosque. One version says that Sunan Giri who built this mosque on a plot of land given by Datu Bayan in the 16th century. Yet another version says that Sunan Prapen who built this mosque, he is the grandson of Sunan Giri.

Ancient mosque is used only when the religious festivities, such as the Prophet's Birthday, Taraweeh and Eid prayers. On normal days, the mosque looks like the building is very quiet even die because there are no lights or electricity.

This mosque had stood since hundreds of years ago with the construction of the model building that has not changed to this day. Although it has been renovated many times but the shape is still preserved.