Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy (Parekraf) Agency organized a Religious Tourism Trip on Sunday (2/16), as part of its efforts to promote tourism in Jakarta.

"Religious tourism explores several historical mosques or museums,"

With a concept of walking tour, this event was attended by 30 participants, including members of the Indonesian Tour Guides Association and general public.

Jakarta Parekraf Agency Head, Andhika Permata stated that religious tourism holds great potential to attract both domestic and international tourists.

"Jakarta is currently promoting urban tourism activities conducted in urban environments with various attractions, one of which is religious tourism," he conveyed.

Through this event, his party is optimistic that it can enhance the appeal of Jakarta's rich historical and cultural tourism.

This religious tourism route included visits to several historical mosques, including Bayt Al Quran Museum in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) and At-Tin Mosque in East Jakarta, as well as Al Mubarok Mosque in Satria Mandala Museum area, Kuningan, South Jakarta.

At the end of this religious tour, participants broke their fast at Betawi restaurant, Soto H. Ma'ruf, on Jalan Pramuka, East Jakarta.

"Religious tourism explores several historical mosques or museums," he mentioned.

According to him, participants were also taken to enjoy the experience and tour the Bendungan Hilir area and feel the atmosphere of Ramadan in Jakarta.

"We want to give them the opportunity to learn more about Ramadan dishes and experience the sense of togetherness in ne of the popular culinary areas in Central Jakarta," he explained.

He hopes that this activity can continue and become an annual event in promoting religious tourism in Jakarta.

"Hopefully the participants not only learn about the development of Islam in Jakarta, but also share information through their social media to promote and encourage others to visit religious destinations," he expressed.

Muzrifah Muhidin (60), a resident of Rawa Bolong, West Jakarta, was thrilled to join the religious tourism event hosted by Jakarta Parekraf Agency.

"I signed up for the trip through Jakarta Parekraf Agency's Instagram, and thank God, I was invited to join the religious tour," she said.

She admitted that the benefits she gained from participating in this trip were not only making new friends and connections, but also broadened her knowledge of Jakarta's rich history.

"I also learned a lot of new things, like the Al Mubarok Mosque, located in the Satria Mandala Museum, was built in 1527 by Prince Adipati Awangga (Kuningan Prince)," she revealed.