Vice Governor Inaugurates Jami At-Taqwa Mosque in Cempaka Putih Barat
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Vice Governor Ahmad Riza Patria inaugurated and signed the inscription of the Jami At-Taqwa Mosque, Cempaka Putih Barat, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (5/29).
Hope the Jami At-Taqwa Mosque will become a node in strengthening religious tolerance and moderation
On that occasion, he said, last year, there were about 3,433 mosques and 3,214 prayer rooms or musala in Jakarta.
It was hoped that the mosque would act as a mover and a catalyst for the people for a better, harmonious, and prosperous life.
Pilgrims Flock to Religious Tourism on Panjang Island"Therefore, I invite you everywhere to build a mosque as a center to increase our faith and piety," he expressed.
He then said that the mosque should be used optimally for the benefit of Muslims in Jakarta. Besides strengthening ties of friendship and brotherhood, it was also deemed capable of increasing commitment and charity to help the dhuafa (disenfranchised communities).
"Hope the Jami At-Taqwa Mosque will become a node in strengthening religious tolerance and moderation," he hoped.
