VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

The Directorate General of Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with the Board of Management of the Istiqlal Mosque is holding a Cultural Iftar. In a press conference at the Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, Tuesday (21/05), the Director of Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Nadjamuddin Ramly said that the purpose of Iftar Culture is to introduce more cultural values ​​and Islamic history in Indonesia.

"In order to have information, there is added value, there are additional insights, so the insight values ​​are there, from those who will stop by to see the exhibitions, that's a learning. Especially if there are school children coming, then the millennial children who don't know about Islamic history, can later be informed through the exhibitions," said Nadjamuddin Ramly.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Istiqlal Mosque Asep Saepudin was very grateful for the holding of Cultural Iftar activities at the Istiqlal Mosque because it can build a religious culture that is based on the values ​​of togetherness, security and tolerance. In addition to the exhibition of Islamic history, Cultural Iftar held at the Istiqlal Mosque from Wednesday (05/22) until Sunday (26/05) is highlighted with breaking fast together, cultural dialogue, performances of Islamic arts and culture and film screenings. (VOI / AHM)