Makassar Mayor Danny Pomanto Insists He Never Banned Eid Prayers At Mosques
MAKASSAR - Mayor of Makassar M Ramdhan Pomanto (Danny Pomanto) insists never prohibit id prayers in mosques. Danny Pomanto only suggests praying id in the open space.
"I reiterate that I never prohibit the mosque from being used as a location for Eid prayer, only I urge you to prioritize carrying out in open spaces at the RW level such as in the field, streets, mosque courtyards," said Danny Pomanto, Monday, May 10.
This affirmation was delivered by Danny Pomanto after a coordination meeting on the establishment of Id prayer preparation in Makassar City, South Sulawesi (South Sulawesi).
"In accordance with the results of the previous meeting attended by Forkopimda, it has been decided through the Mayor's Circular letter that Eid prayers use rw level open space (field / street), mosque and mosque yard with a maximum congregation capacity of 50% of the general capacity," said Danny Pomanto.
From the report received by Danny Pomanto, it is confirmed that there are 844 locations for the implementation of Eid al-Fitr 1442 H in Makassar City.
"I have asked all heads of SKPD, the Sub-District, Master makassar Recover to coordinate with each other for the smooth implementation of Eid al-Fitr 1442 H and the application of Health protocols at the location of Eid prayer.
Previously, Makassar Police Chief Kombes Witnu Urip Laksana asserted to support the implementation of Eid prayer in mosques and major roads, it is ready to secure the implementation of the Eid prayer.
"We ask the camats to coordinate with the police chief so that the implementation of Eid prayers can run smoothly. We are ready to cooperate with the camat security for the implementation of Eid prayer," he said.
The meeting was also attended by all elements of the Regional Device Task Force (SKPD) scope of the Makassar City Government, camat, religious leaders, religious scholars.