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Jakarta Ulama Commemoration

Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Culture & Society

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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 hopes the 'Haul Akbar Ulama dan Habaib Betawi' event becomes a new tradition for the city. - The event, attended by approximately 20,000 Muslims, included zikir and shalawat prayers and was part of Jakarta's 499th anniversary celebrations. - The governor views the gathering as a way to honor Betawi religious leaders and historical figures who contributed to Jakartaโ€ฆ