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Masjid Istiqlal Open 24 Hours for Itikaf Congregation During the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan 1444 H

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Dream - The management of Istiqlal Mosque has decided to operate for 24 hours for congregants who want to worship during the last 10 nights of Ramadan 1444 H. This step is to serve congregants who want to perform itikaf starting from Tuesday, April 11, 2023, until the eve of Eid al-Fitr.

"Yes, that's right starting tonight," said General and HR Bag of Istiqlal Mosque, Ismail Cawidu, as quoted from Merdeka.com.

According to Ismail, Istiqlal Mosque is intentionally open for 24 hours to accommodate congregants who want to maximize the last ten days of Ramadan for worship, including itikaf.

Previously, Istiqlal Mosque only served congregants who wanted to worship from 03:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Stepping into the last 10 days of Ramadan 1444 H, Istiqlal Mosque opens the mosque for 24 hours.

 

400 Congregants Have Registered for Itikaf

Entering the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan 1444 H, Istiqlal Mosque Opens for 24 Hours for Itikaf Congregants

According to him, this year there are 400 congregants who have registered as itikaf participants at Istiqlal Mosque. These congregants have gone through a selection process.

"We have selected them considering their physical and spiritual health and those who are ready to stay for ten days," said Ismail.

Ismail said that the congregants who have registered as itikaf participants will be provided with accommodations such as lodging, suhoor and iftar meals, as well as supporting activities for itikaf such as qiyamul-lail.

Exceeding the Planned Quota

He said that previously Istiqlal Mosque prepared a quota of 300 itikaf congregants. However, the number of participants exceeded the quota, so it was increased to 400 congregants.

"For those who have not registered, they are welcome to perform itikaf independently but they must bring their own necessities," he said.

In this year's last ten days of Ramadan, Istiqlal Mosque has the theme 'Istiqlal gives itikaf and qiyamul-lail. Let's revive the night, seek forgiveness, and reach Lailatul Qadar.'

The first qiyamul-lail worship tonight at Istiqlal Mosque will be held from 12:30 AM to 03:00 AM. Qiyamul-lail will be filled with recitation of the Quran, sermons from the Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Tasbih Prayer, Tahajjud Prayer, Witr Prayer, and concluded with prayer and self-reflection.

source: Merdeka.com

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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