At the gathering (Source: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Thousands of Muslim worshipers gathered at the NationalMonument (Monas) Square on February 21 to seek the mercy of almighty Allah forIndonesia ahead of this year’s general election.
With those from Jakarta and other cities takingapart, the event was organised by the Indonesian Ulema Council’s (MUI) Jakarta chapter,along with several other Islamic organisations, under the theme of “212 Eveningof Prayer”.
The eventsaw the presence of Amien Rais, one of the Reform Movement leaders; legislatorsFahri Hamzah and Fadli Zon; Speaker of the People’s Consultative AssemblyZulkifli Hasan; and daughter of Indonesia’s former President Soeharto, TitiekSoeharto.
The crowdstarted the event’s agenda by performing compulsory Maghrib (sunset prayers),followed by Isha (evening prayers) in congregation, as well as chanting praisesto Allah.
Zulkifli Hasan underlined the importance ofconducting fair, peaceful, and democratic parliamentary and presidentialelections for a better future in Indonesia.
To securethe gathering, over 12,000 security personnel were deployed, including thosefrom the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Indonesian Military, and the Jakartamunicipal authorities. –VNA
With those from Jakarta and other cities takingapart, the event was organised by the Indonesian Ulema Council’s (MUI) Jakarta chapter,along with several other Islamic organisations, under the theme of “212 Eveningof Prayer”.
The eventsaw the presence of Amien Rais, one of the Reform Movement leaders; legislatorsFahri Hamzah and Fadli Zon; Speaker of the People’s Consultative AssemblyZulkifli Hasan; and daughter of Indonesia’s former President Soeharto, TitiekSoeharto.
The crowdstarted the event’s agenda by performing compulsory Maghrib (sunset prayers),followed by Isha (evening prayers) in congregation, as well as chanting praisesto Allah.
Zulkifli Hasan underlined the importance ofconducting fair, peaceful, and democratic parliamentary and presidentialelections for a better future in Indonesia.
To securethe gathering, over 12,000 security personnel were deployed, including thosefrom the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Indonesian Military, and the Jakartamunicipal authorities. –VNA
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