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Jakarta Ulama Commemoration

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Jakarta is hosting a large commemoration event honoring Betawi scholars and descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, with the governor hoping it becomes a new city tradition. Tens of thousands attended the event, seen as an arena for building a new Jakarta civilization.

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Governor Hopes Betawi Clerics' Commemoration Becomes New Jakarta Tradition

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung expressed his hope that the 'Haul Akbar Ulama dan Habaib Betawi,' held for the first time, will become a new tradition for the city's residents. The event, which drew around 20,000 participants, featured communal zikir and shalawat prayers and was organized as part of the celebrations for Jakarta's 499th anniversary. Speaking at the event in Central Jakarta's Monas Pโ€ฆ