5 Religious Tourist Spots in Yogyakarta That Are Always Crowded During Ramadan, What Is Their Appeal?

Yogyakarta is not only known as a city of culture and education, but also has a variety of religious tourist destinations rich in history. During Ramadan, several places of worship and pilgrimage sites in the city become more crowded with people and tourists who want to deepen their spirituality. Here are five religious tourist spots in Yogyakarta that you can visit.

Located just 180 meters from the entrance of the Yogyakarta Palace and can be reached on foot in about two minutes. This mosque has a building area of 2,578 square meters and can accommodate up to 1,500 worshippers. Its architecture reflects the strong Javanese cultural values and also serves as a symbol of the harmonization of the Yogyakarta Royal culture. During Ramadan, this mosque is crowded with worship activities such as Tarawih prayers and religious lectures. The peaceful atmosphere makes it a perfect place to reflect while enjoying the long historical traces within it. One of the most anticipated is the Jogokariyan Ramadan Village and the Ramadan Evening Market. Every afternoon, hundreds of MSMEs sell a variety of culinary delights for breaking the fast. Not only that, this mosque also provides thousands of free meals for those in need. Its da’wah activities are also diverse, ranging from religious lectures to skills training for local residents.