The Grand Mosque of Istiqlal in Jakarta plans to provide approximately 4,000 meals daily for iftar, or the breaking of fast, during the holy month of Ramadan.
"The mosque typically serves at least 3,000 people for iftar on regular days, which is a significant number," Nasaruddin Umar, the Grand Imam of Istiqlal—the largest mosque in Southeast Asia—said during a press conference on Friday.
He said that the number of people usually rises to between 6,000 and 10,000 on Fridays and during special events.
Umar, who also serves as the Minister of Religious Affairs, revealed that this year's iftar meal packages will include rice boxes, snacks, dates, and mineral water.
The initiative is supported by sponsors, members of the public, and various institutions, he added.
Umar also highlighted the mosque's plan for i'tikaf, a voluntary ritual in which Muslims stay in a mosque to engage in religious activities for a set period.
He noted that the Istiqlal Mosque typically permits round-the-clock religious activities only during the final 10 days of Ramadan.
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Translator: Sean Filo, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Anton Santoso
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