Artifacts of the Prophet are exhibited in Pakansari, Ramadan is an educational and UMKM momentum

Location of the exhibition of artifacts of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and his companions at Laga Satria, Pakansari Stadium area, Bogor Regency, West Java. ANTARA/M Fikri Setiawan

CIBINONG - The Bogor Regency Government, West Java, exhibited artifacts of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and his companions during Ramadan in the Pakansari area, Cibinong.

This activity was held to provide space for Islamic history education as well as to mobilize the economy of micro, small, and medium business actors (MSMEs).

Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto said the exhibition location was shifted from Nurul Wathon Mosque to Laga Satria Pakansari by considering the intensity of rain and the comfort of worshipers.

"Initially we prepared it at the Nurul Wathon Mosque, but because the intensity of the rain was still quite high, it was a pity for the congregation if the corridor was used for the exhibition. Therefore, we shifted to Laga Satria so that it would be more comfortable," said Rudy in Cibinong, Antara, Wednesday, February 18.

According to him, the relocation was carried out so that the implementation of worship, especially tarawih prayers, was not disturbed. The Laga Satria area is considered wider and protected, while its location is still close to the mosque so that it is easier for visitors to worship.

Rudy added that the Bogor Regency Government also coordinated with the Bogor Regency Cooperative and UMKM Office to involve micro-business actors in areas outside the exhibition. In this way, it is hoped that the economic circulation of the community will increase during Ramadan.

"In some previous locations, public enthusiasm is quite high. We hope that this Ramadan momentum can move MSMEs," he said.

The chairman of the committee, Rieke Iskandar or Akew, explained that the exhibition entitled Hasanah Ukhuwah featured about 45 artifacts of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, his family, and his companions who were said to have certificates.

The artifacts were brought from Malaysia and are scheduled to last for 30 days until the end of Ramadan. The inauguration is planned to be held on Friday, 2 Ramadan, after Friday prayers.

To maintain comfort, the committee limits the number of visitors to a maximum of 40 people per session. The next visitor will wait until the previous session is completed.

"We limit a maximum of 40 people so that it is comfortable and can get explanations from officers. If it is not up to 40 people, it can still enter," said Rieke.

This exhibition is open to the public at no cost. The public is urged to maintain order and decency while at the location.