West Java Provincial Government Holds Istigasah Welcoming Ramadan 1445

West Java Provincial Government holds the istigasah kubra (doc. West Java Provincial Government).

JAKARTA - The West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) held a joint prayer entitled Istigasah Kubro West Java in front of Gedung Sate, Jalan Diponegoro, Bandung City, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

The event took place solemnly and solemnly attended by the West Java MUI, the West Java National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas), ulama, religious leaders, community leaders, and the general public.

Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, said that the implementation of Istighosah Kubro West Java was a form of prayer and hope for West Java to continue in the protection of God Almighty.

"Hopefully all the kindness that we strive to do today has the value of reward deeds and has resulted in benefits for all people of West Java," said Bey Machmudin in his remarks read by Plh Asda I for Government and People's Welfare of West Java Province, Dodo Suhendar.

Istigasah suggests that West Java be conducive, safe, and comfortable. You see, behind its natural beauty, West Java has potential disasters that need to be watched out for, be it floods, landslides, earthquakes, and other natural disasters so that people are required to always be ready and vigilant.

"Mitigation, countermeasures, and recovery efforts must continue to be improved. Awareness of the importance of protecting the environment must continue to be a concern," said Dodo.

"Along with the potential for disasters in West Java, the weather conditions at the peak of the rainy season as they are today and the issue of climate change are increasingly becoming a challenge that we must face wisely and responsively." he added.

"Through the spirit of togetherness, God willing, West Java will continue to progress and develop. Hopefully, the istigasah that we carried out this morning will be a means of strengthening our faith and piety to Allah SWT and become a momentum for introspection and self-improvement for all of us," he said.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the West Java MUI, Rachman Syafe'i, said that one of the goals of the istigasah kubra is unity and integrity in order to face the month of Ramadan.

"We hope that the bond of friendship between us ahead of Ramadan will receive pleasure from Allah SWT and blessings which in time will get speciality and peace," said Rachman.

Bey Machmudin in his speech also congratulated the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijri who was full of blessings.

He appealed that differences may occur in determining the beginning of the month of Ramadan caused by differences in the methods of reckoning or lunar observations.

Bey advised the public to always prioritize mutual respect and tolerance between Muslims so that this becomes an opportunity to strengthen unity, brotherhood, and togetherness.

At the joint prayer event, a number of scholars were also present, including KH Abdullah Gymnastiar, Rafani Akhyar, Ajam Mustak, Ii Abdul Basith, and were enlivened by the presence of musician Armand Maulana.