Hawzah News Agency- Umar also said the Ministry of Religious Affairs plans to begin operating from Nusantara in the near future, signaling continued momentum in the development of the city spanning parts of North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara Districts.
“We came here to assess the ongoing preparations for activities at this mosque ahead of the upcoming Ramadan'', Umar said.
Earlier on Sunday, the minister led the inaugural congregational dawn prayer and delivered a sermon at the six-story State Mosque, which includes two mezzanine floors and can currently accommodate 29,095 worshippers.
The mosque covers a total area of 76,647 square meters, and the government plans to expand its capacity to host up to around 60,000 worshippers to meet future demand as Nusantara develops.
Source: ANTARA
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