Historical of Batavia

Luar Batang Mosque

 

Luar batang mosque located in Pasar Ikan area (fish market), north Jakarta. In this mosque there is a cemetery of Ulama named Alhabib Husein bin Abubakar bin Abdillah Al 'Aydrus that die in June 24, 1756. The mosque name was given adjusted to the nickname of Habib Husein was Luar Batang Habib. He was called like this because formerly when Habib husein would be buried, while his body was carried up to “kurung Batang” (bier), suddenly his body was disappeared. It was happen three times. Finally the pilgrims agreed to bury his body at his place now.