Slipping through time, imagine Jakarta as Batavia. Picture Javanese workers, far from their Pengadegan in Purbalingga, Central Java. They toiled, building a new life amidst the colonial Dutch. Right here in Pengadegan, Jakarta Selatan, their community blossomed. Pengadegan became their home, their haven, their namesake. This Jakarta Selatan village, nestled within Pancoran, sprawls across 94.30 hectares. Pengadegan pulsates with life, divided into eight RW (Rukun Warga) and eighty-five RT (Rukun Tetangga). Pengadegan’s heart beats with the rhythm of commerce. Most residents engage in trade, their livelihoods interwoven with the city’s bustling markets. Pengadegan’s borders tell a story. To the north lies Cikoko, to the west, Pancoran. The Ciliwung River flows to the east, and Rawajati marks the southern boundary. Modern Pengadegan embraces change. The Pancoran Riverside Apartment and a Rumah Susun (public housing complex) rise in the east. Yet, echoes of the past linger. The eastern part, once a site of excavation for projects like the Semanggi Bridge, remains vulnerable to floods. Pengadegan’s postal code, 12770, connects it to the wider world. This code, a simple sequence of numbers, links the village’s rich history to its vibrant present. Pengadegan: a name whispered across centuries, a testament to resilience, community, and the enduring spirit of its people.
Masjid As-Sa’adah
“A beacon of hope,” whispered an elderly man, gesturing towards Masjid As-Sa’adah. Masjid As-Sa’adah stands as a testament to the