Tito Pledges Support to Complete Construction of Lhokseumawe Islamic Centre Mosque
Muhammad Tito Karnavian, Head of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in the Sumatra Region, performed Tarawih prayers alongside the community of Lhokseumawe at the Grand Mosque of the Lhokseumawe Islamic Centre in Aceh. He expressed his happiness at being able to reconnect with the people of Lhokseumawe whilst carrying out Ramadan worship together.
“I am delighted to be able to gather together for the breaking of the fast, then for Friday prayers, Isha prayers, and God willing, shortly for Tarawih prayers together at the mosque that is the pride of the people of Lhokseumawe,” he said in a written statement on Saturday (21/2/2026).
On this occasion, Tito also expressed his appreciation for the grandeur of the mosque. He said he was impressed by its design and magnificence, which he described as an icon of the city.
He noted that when searching for information about Lhokseumawe on the internet, images of the mosque appear prominently, particularly photographs taken at night which look beautiful. However, Tito also drew attention to the fact that the mosque’s construction, which has been ongoing for nearly 30 years, has not yet been fully completed.
Tito assessed that the building’s condition is not yet fully befitting of a source of civic pride, as construction remains unfinished. “I do not yet know exactly what I must do, but I will do something,” he said.
Furthermore, he stated that he would endeavour to seek various forms of support to help complete the mosque’s construction. These efforts would be pursued through both government networks and other channels, including from overseas.
“God willing, I also have many friends and colleagues who care about mosque construction,” he said.
Beyond highlighting the mosque’s construction, Tito emphasised that his primary focus in Aceh is the acceleration of post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction. He noted that Aceh is one of the most extensively affected regions compared to other provinces in Sumatra.
“That is why we are conducting our Ramadan tour in Aceh from the very first day, travelling along the coastal areas to update ourselves and understand the problems that still exist, that are still being faced by both local government and the community,” he said.
He affirmed that the government would certainly work hard to accelerate post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in affected areas, including Lhokseumawe. “But on this journey, we have also discovered other issues such as this mosque. This has also become a matter of note for us,” he concluded.