Central Jakarta to Hold Idul Fitri Prayers at Taman Menteng
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Preparation has reached 99 percent
The Central Jakarta administration is set to hold the Idul Fitri Prayers at Taman Menteng, Jalan HOS. Cokroaminoto, RT 03/05, Menteng.
Central Jakarta Vice Mayor, Chaidir said his party is currently preparing all kinds of needs for Idul Fitri prayers in congregation at Taman Menteng.
Lebak Bulus Terminal Opens Ramp Check Service Post"Preparation has reached 99 percent," he expressed, Wednesday (4/12).
He explained Taman Menteng was chosen as the location for the Idul Fitri prayers because it has an open field that will make the congregation comfortable.
"There is also a mosque which has a large yard and can accommodate 3,000 male and female worshipers," he expressed, Wednesday (4/12).
Before the prayer begins, his party will conduct a rehearsal at Taman Menteng on Friday (4/14).
His party would also close one lane of the park's environment to be used as an alternative parking location for the congregation.
"We are also preparing a parking building behind the park that can accommodate 400 four-wheeled vehicles and 400 two-wheeled vehicles," he uttered.
He allowed Menteng and its surrounding residents to hold the prayers in an open field.
"We also get support from Perumda PAM Jaya in providing ablution water for the congregation," he stated.
