In Gowa, South Sulawesi, there is an oldest mosque built in 1603, Masjid Al Hilal Katangka be one proof of the emergence of Islam in Gowa regency in 1603.
Masjid Al Hilal Katangka presence is the starting point of the development of Islam in the southern island of Sulawesi. Islam was introduced in Gowa by 41 mubaliq from the Middle East and is not clearly known his official identity.
But according to the stories they introduce Islam through the first Friday prayers held under Katangka trees, the area now known as Sheikh Yusuf Road, in District Somba Opu.
After the 14th King of Gowa to embrace Islam Sultan Alauddin, built a mosque which is still standing firmly.
Katangka tree that was shading the Middle East when praying mubaliq felled, the wood is made as a key ingredient in building materials Mosque. And until now this part of the roof or a horse - the horse is still believed to be the community mosque was built from trees Katangka.
The walls were not even coated ceramic or porcelain but very awake, there is the structure of the building which is still positioned as before, such as a lecture podium in front shaf with semi-stage model. Where is the charisma-shaped roof with a typical size of the timber.
Since the existence Katangka Mosque on Mosque in 1603 until now has been restored during the six times. First in 1816 on the Government to the 30th sultan of Gowa King Abdul Rauf.
Last rehabilitation in the year 2007 by the board Mosque itself with funds sourced from government organizations and a portion of government assistance.
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