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Ministry promotes religious tourism in Tasikmalaya
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The Isra Miraj commemoration in Tasikmalaya was attended by thousands of people from inside and outside the city. (Shutterstock/File)
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any people flocked to the grand mosque in Tasikmalaya, West Java, for dzikir (chants in praise of God) to celebrate Isra Miraj (Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad) on Monday.
The event was attended by thousands of people, including employees of the Tasikmalaya administration, prominent Muslim figures and those hailing from Jakarta, Palembang and Madura.
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The event was part of the Tourism Ministry’s efforts to promote religious tourism in the city, as Tasikmalaya is known as one of the most religious cities in Indonesia.
The ministry is also promoting the Wali Songo (nine propagators of Islam on Java) pilgrimage, as well as places like Banten province, Ambarawa market town and Rembang regency. (kes)
