The North Jakarta administration is intensifying religious activities in the month of Ramadan 1445 Hijri.

Hopefully, it can increase our faith, piety and collective reward

North Jakarta Mayor, Ali Maulana Hakim said various religious activities were held, including  Dhuha Prayer, Majelis Taklim (Quran study congregations) after every Dzuhur Prayer, and Tadarus.

"It is focused on the Babussalam Mosque, North Jakarta Mayor's office," he expressed, Wednesday (3/14).

He explained that on the last 10th night of Ramadan, there would be an Itikaf (seclusion in mosque) with the ASN and PJLP families.

"Hopefully, it can increase our faith, piety and collective reward," he explained.

Then on March 15, there would be Bedug (Drum) Festival in order to enliven the Ramadan and provide space for expression for society.

At the office lobby, there would also be painting activities involving religious artist from Jakarta, Paolo Tungga.

"We give a surprise by an artist who painted directly at the North Jakarta Mayor's Office. The picture is very meaningful, reminding us of heaven and hell," he explained.

Including Friday Culinary Bazaar in the East Plaza yard of the Mayor's Office involving micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

"It can facilitate the fast-breaking needs of ASN and others. Then, we hope it can also improve the MSMEs' welfare," he explained.

Da'wah Artist, Paolo Tungga, expressed his appreciation and thanks to North Jakarta Mayor, Ali Maulana Hakim, for being given the opportunity and space to work.

"I painted on a canvas measuring two meters high and 1.5 meters wide. This embossed painting has the meaning of reminding every human being to do good in the world to get to the Tree in Heaven or heaven," he closed.