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Jamik Sungai Jambu Mosque
Mosque in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Jamik Sungai Jambu Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia located in Jorong Sungai River, Sungai Jambu Nagari, Pariangan District, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra. The mosque was built in 1918 at the foot of Mount Marapi, and during its development it has experienced a number of improvements both in terms of outlook and management. The mosque had ranked first for several times including in 2012, in the assessment of environmentally-oriented mosques for the provincial level which is conducted by the Indonesian Mosque Council.
Currently, other than being used for Islamic worship activities, the mosque is also used as a place for religious education for the surrounding community. In addition, a number of religious and social activities are also regularly held in this mosque.