KHAS Krampangan Mosque, Islamic Icon And Education Center In Pasuruan

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa (right) when inaugurating the KHAS Krampangan Mosque located in the Taman Makkah area, Pasuruan City, (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The KHAS Krampangan Mosque in Pasuruan City is one of the Islamic icons that attracts attention. Carrying the concept of a miniature of the Grand Mosque, this mosque does not only function as a place of worship, but also as a center of education and a symbol of the splendor of Islam.

With a magnificent design and a comfortable atmosphere, this mosque is expected to become a religious destination as well as a means of learning Islamic values for the local community and tourists.

The Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, is optimistic that the existence of the KHAS Krampangan Mosque in the Taman Makkah area will strengthen religious values and improve the quality of Muslim worship.

"I believe this mosque will become a center for Islamic education, improve the quality of worship, and strengthen togetherness between people," Khofifah said in a statement in Surabaya, Tuesday.

According to him, this mosque is not only a comfortable place of worship, but also has the potential as a means of Islamic education for the community. The uniqueness of the architecture and concept can be a special attraction that conveys moral, cultural, and historical messages of Islam in a more in-depth way.

Khofifah added that the Taman Makkah area, which is the location of this mosque, has the potential to become a new landmark for the City of Pasuruan. In addition to providing comfort for the community, this mosque is also expected to provide benefits for regional development, both in terms of social and cultural terms.

"This mosque must be used as well as possible as a place to improve people's religious and social lives. Not only as a place of worship, but also as a center for learning and reflection of the values of Islamic life," he added.

During his visit, the Governor of East Java also distributed various social assistance, including three disability aids, ASPD cash assistance, 10 Family Hope Program (PKH) Plus assistance, 50 productive zakat for ultra micro businesses, and compensation for 250 orphans.

One of the beneficiaries, Rantimah (80), a resident of Bugul Kidul, expressed his gratitude. "Alhamdulillah, I was able to shake hands with the Governor. Thank you, Mrs. Khofifah," he said with emotion.

With the presence of the Khrapangan KHAS Mosque, it is hoped that more people will benefit from it, both in terms of worship, Islamic education, and social activities that bring goodness to the surrounding environment.