'Tablig Akbar' held for peace

'Tablig Akbar' held for peace

BOGOR (JP): About 2,000 people joined the Tablig Akbar mass
gathering at the An-Nuur mosque in Empang subdistrict of South
Bogor on Saturday night, voicing their hopes for the country to
be saved from harm.

"We ask Allah the Almighty to bless this country and keep all
parts of this nation intact," said Abdullah Al Qodiri, the event
coordinator.

"Especially for Bogor, we hope that this town will always be
safe and peaceful," he added.

The group expressed concern over increasing political heat and
tension as well as rampant conflicts in several provinces, such
as Aceh and Maluku.

"Please be careful and watch out for certain parties that
intend to drive us apart and turn people against one another,"
Abdullah said.

The gathering ended early on Sunday at about 12:30 a.m.
(24/edt)