Saka Tunggal Mosque

Saka Tunggal Mosque is a mosque located in Cikakak, Banyumas, Central Java. Established in 1871, it is considered a Cultural Property of Indonesia. The complex is home to thousands of monkeys.HistorySaka Tunggal Mosque was established in 1871 CE, or 1288 hijri; the latter year is inscribed on the lone pillar in the mosque. The name of the mosque is derived from this column: saka tunggal translates as "lone pillar". The roof of the central room is made of palm tree fibers.The mosque is held to have been established by Kyai Tulih (also spelled Ki Ageng Tolih), a pioneer of the Aboge school of Islam which combined the Islamic and Javanese calendars. The site remains sacred to followers of Aboge Islam, Saka Tunggal Mosque is often used for Eid prayers by the Aboge in Banyumas.In 2004 the mosque was designated a Cultural Property of Indonesia. It is open to tourists, but under-utilized and poorly managed. Little infrastructure has been developed to support the development of the mosque and its surrounding area as a tourist object. As such, in 2014 only 2,000 visitors were recorded.DescriptionSaka Tunggal mosque is located in Cikakak, Wangon, Banyumas, Central Java, approximately southwest of the regency's capital Purwokerto. It is about from the main road, over a paved road which, is badly damaged. The site lacks public toilets or other facilities for tourists.