JAKARTA - The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Jakarta officially launched the Together Breaking the Fast (Iftar) Program and the distribution of dates from King Salman to Muslims in various cities in Indonesia during the holy month of Ramadan.
The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi, as reported by Antara, said that this initiative is a form of great attention from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to their brothers in Indonesia.
"This program will be carried out in various cities and regions in Indonesia throughout the month of Ramadan," said Ambassador Al-Amudi after inaugurating the program at the Saudi Embassy, Jakarta, Thursday.
Direct Instruction from King Salman and Prince MbS
Ambassador Al-Amudi explained that this program was launched under the direct instructions of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS). Its implementation is coordinated by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Preaching, and Guidance of Saudi Arabia.
Not only centered in Jakarta, the coverage of this program reaches other major cities, including:
SurabayaPadangBogorKendariMakassarIn addition, distribution also targets educational institutions, including the University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Depok and UIN Syarif Hidayatullah in Ciputat.
Total Assistance: 40,000 Food Packages and 40 Tons of Dates
In this year's program, the Embassy targets the distribution of 40,000 food packages and 40 metric tons of dates. This assistance is part of the annual gift that King Salman and Prince MbS want to share with Muslims around the world, especially Indonesia.
"Once again, on behalf of the Saudi Ambassador, I congratulate you on the implementation of the Ramadan fast. We hope that Indonesian Muslims can carry out the fasting fast with peace and tranquility," he added.
Appreciation from MUI: Strengthening Brotherhood
Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Muhammad Cholil Nafis, who was also present at the event, conveyed his deep appreciation for this initiative.
"I welcome this initiative. This is a tangible proof of the strong brotherhood between Indonesia and the government of Saudi Arabia," said Cholil Nafis. He hopes that this assistance can motivate the spirit of worship as well as strengthen the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Prior to the launch of this Iftar program, Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KS Relief) has distributed a number of other aid:
February 11: The handover of 100 tons of dates to the Indonesian people through the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. February 12: The handover of food assistance worth Rp7 billion (about USD 414,000) through the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) to be distributed to various provinces.The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
