Ar-Rahman Mosque in Jatireja, Cikarang Timur

The Ar-Rahman Mosque is a significant place of worship located in Jatireja, a desa (village) within the Cikarang Timur district of Kabupaten Bekasi, Indonesia. As a central religious facility, it serves the Muslim community in the surrounding area, providing a dedicated space for prayers, religious education, and community gatherings. Mosques play a crucial role in Islamic life, fostering spiritual development and communal bonds.

Ar-Rahman Mosque is situated on Jl. Cisanggiri in Jatireja, Cikarang Timur. Jatireja itself is located within the Cikarang Timur district, which is bordered by Kedungwaringin to the north, Cikarang Utara to the west, Karawang Regency to the east, and Cikarang Pusat to the south. Access to the wider Cikarang area and Bekasi Regency is facilitated by the Bekasi-Cikampek toll road. The distance from Jatireja village government to the subdistrict capital is 2 km, and to the regency capital is 10 km.

As a mosque, it provides essential facilities for Islamic worship, including a prayer area. Mosques typically offer separate prayer areas for men and women, with women often praying on a separate floor. Ablution areas for ritual purification are also standard. The mosque is open daily to accommodate the five daily prayers.

The Ar-Rahman Mosque serves as a vital civic and cultural focal point in Jatireja, supporting the spiritual and communal needs of its residents. The presence of such a facility contributes to the social infrastructure of the desa, which, as part of Cikarang Timur and the broader Bekasi Regency, is experiencing a mix of agricultural activity and increasing industrial and residential development. Bekasi Regency is a significant economic contributor to the regional GDP, driven by the manufacturing sector.

Nearby notable areas include other desa within Cikarang Timur such as Karangsari, Jatibaru, Sertajaya, Hegarmanah, Simpangan (Kecamatan Cikarang Utara), and residential developments like Graha Asri and Permata Cikarang Timur. The wider Cikarang area features several points of interest including Mall Lippo Cikarang, Waterboom Lippo Cikarang, and Jababeka Golf & Country Club.