Coming To Astana Giribangun, Panji Adhikumoro Suharto Prays At Pak Harto's Grave
Panji Adhikumoro Suharto (center) at the grave of former President of the 2nd Republic of Indonesia Suharto/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA Welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, the Chairman of the Pancasila Muslim Amalbakti Foundation (YAMP) Panji Adhikumoro Suharto visited the grave of his grandfather, Suharto, who is known as the 2nd former President of the Republic of Indonesia, in Astana Giribangun, Karanganyar, Central Java.

Panji Adhikumoro's visit to Suharto's grave commemorates the 42nd anniversary of YAMP, as well as commemorating March, Suharto's Month coincided with the arrival of Ramadan 1445 Hijri.

Panji Adhikumoro said that he came to his grandfather's grave to pray for the late Suharto to get a blessing from God Almighty, as well as self-reflection to obey worship and do good deeds to fellow humans.

The purpose of the grave pilgrimage is to pray for people who have died. We can pray for people who are on pilgrimage to get peace, and coconut in their graves. Cemetery pilgrimage is also to motivate humans to be more diligent in worshiping, doing good, and do good deeds. " said Panji Adhikumoro, accompanied by Isssantoso Deputy Chairperson of YAMP and Marsono Secretary of YAMP, in Jakarta, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

YAMP is a foundation founded by the late Suharto which is now managed by Panji Adhikumoro. As his grandfather's successor, Panji is also active in visiting various mosques, especially mosques built by Suharto.

Please note, there are 999 mosques built by Mr. Harto. Interestingly, the mosques were built without using APBN funds.

The mosques were built by Pak Harto to facilitate Muslims who needed limited worship facilities at that time.

The construction of these mosques took place between 1987-1997 and has now grown rapidly.

In addition to being a center for Muslim worship, the YAMP Mosque also acts as a center for civilization activities such as education services, health, and various economic activities of the people.

During his time as Chairman of YAMP, Panji Adhikumoro Suharto was known as a humanist, friendly, humble and authoritative figure.


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