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Indonesia’s Hajj Waiting List Reaches 25 Years Long Due To Growing Demand
Indonesia has an annual Hajj quota of about 200,000 pilgrims. Currently, this leads to a waiting period of at least 25 years for many Indonesians wishing to perform the pilgrimage.
Imam of Masjid Nabawi, Ahmad Hudhaify Visiting Indonesia
He will also lead Friday prayer at Istiqlal Mosque on October 11, 2024.
Indonesia To Promote Eco-Friendly Mosque During ISIM 2024
“Beyond being places of worship, mosques should serve as centers of civilization that address global challenges like climate change,” said Ahmad Zayadi, the ministry’s acting director for Islamic affairs, in a statement released Saturday.
Pope Francis Kisses The Hand of Jakarta’s Mosque Imam
Outside the mosque, Pope Francis kisses Imam Nasaruddin Umar’s hand outside Jakarta Mosque, calls for interfaith unity.
Pope Will Visit Istiqlal Mosque in Indonesia on September 5, 2024
Next week, Pope Francis will begin his Asia tour with a significant stop at Indonesia’s renowned Istiqlal Mosque.
Members of Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Organization Visited Israel
Indonesia’s main Muslim bodies have come under intense public scrutiny following a controversial Israel visit by members of the world’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Indonesian Comedian Aulia Rakhman Jailed for Blasphemous Joke
Comedian Aulia Rakhman has been sentenced to seven months in prison on charges of blasphemy in Indonesia, a country with a Muslim majority.
Malaysia and Indonesia: Shawwal Moon Sighted Eid Al Fitr on April 10 2024
Malaysia and Indonesia are ready to welcome Eid al-Fitr. The unique cultural celebrations on the joyous occasion of Eid are notable.
Indonesia Offers Free Tattoo Removal For Muslims in Jakarta
Tattoos are prohibited (haram) in Islam.
Indonesia Jailed Woman for Reciting Bismillah Before Eating Pork
Lina Mukherjee has been jailed and fined!
Panji Gumilang Arrested In Indonesia For Allowing Women to Pray With Men
In Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population globally, a 77-year-old Muslim teacher, Panji Gumilang, is entangled…
Blasphemy Cases Are Rising Rapidly In Indonesia
Indonesia, renowned for its tolerant and pluralist form of Islam, is facing a growing worry with the rise…
Indonesian Couple Got Married In front of Kaaba
The couple married in front of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, bringing joy and excitement to…
Indonesian Umrah Pilgrim Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison After Sexually Harassing A Woman
Saudi Arabian court recently handed down a sentence of two years in prison and a fine of 50,000…
The Dome Of The Jakarta Grand Mosque Collapsed Due To Fire
Renovation work sparked the fire, mosque head says A major fire destroyed the Jakarta Islamic Center Grand Mosque.…