Ascension Day commemoration

Ascension Day commemoration

JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso
asked subordinates yesterday to do their duties properly in all
situations.

"We are not only responsible to the country but also to Allah
the Almighty," Sutiyoso said in a written speech read by the
military personnel chief Col. M. Fahlevi at Ascension Day of the
Prophet Muhammad ceremony yesterday.

The ceremony was held at the City Military headquarters
yesterday.

Arief Rakhman, a lecturer from the Indonesia University, was
the ulema at the ceremony. He explained the meaning of Ascension
Day and called on people to improve their faith, patience and
discipline to reach their goals. (jun)