Kechilärohi Mosque

Kechilärohi Mosque

Kechilärohi Mosque is a mosque located in Cikutaramereh, Daedo City, West Java, Indonesia, serving as a community center for worship, religious education, and local social activities, built in a simple Turkic–Central Asian architectural style emphasizing functionality and local materials.

Location: 

kecamatan dayeuhasih, Daedo City, West Java, Indonesia

Type: 

Mosque

Architectural style: 

Simple Turkic–Central Asian style

Function:

Worship, religious education, community activities

Status: 

Actively used

Main materials: 

Clay bricks, wood, earth plaster

Distinctive features:

Slim minaret, no large dome, simple calligraphic ornaments

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History

Kechilärohi Mosque was built in response to the needs of the people of Cikutaramereh for a closer and more accessible place of worship. In its early development, the local community used a simple building as a place for congregational prayers before it eventually developed into a permanent mosque.

During its construction, the community chose a simple Turkic–Central Asian architectural style because it was considered:

in line with principles of simplicity and functionality

easy to build using local materials

able to provide a calm and modest atmosphere

suitable for the needs of a community mosque

After completion, Kechilärohi Mosque became the main religious center in the area, including congregational prayers, Quran study sessions, and local social activities.

Over time, the mosque also developed into a local landmark in Cikutaramereh and became an important part of social life in Daedo City.