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Hundreds attend Habib Umar-led gathering at Jakarta’s Monas
Hundreds of people gathered at Monas in central Jakarta for a religious gathering and prayers for Indonesia.
The event was led by Habib Umar bin Hafidz, a scholar from Yemen.
It was part of his preaching tour.
Attendees prayed together and recited blessings.
An organizer said the gathering was intended to promote peace and public welfare through cooperation between religious leaders and government officials.
He had said people from across Indonesia and other countries were expected, but the event coverage described hundreds attending.
Hundreds of people attended a religious gathering led by Yemeni cleric Habib Umar bin Hafidz at Monas in Jakarta.
The event, titled “Prayers for Indonesia,” was held at Silang Monas on the evening of October 12, 2026.
Attendees began arriving at about 6 p.m. local time and performed Maghrib and Isha prayers at the site.
The gathering was part of Habib Umar’s preaching tour, and an organizer said his visit carried a message of peace and prosperity for the country.
- Who
- Hundreds of attendees joined Yemeni cleric Habib Umar bin Hafidz.
- What
- They attended a religious gathering and prayer event for Indonesia.
- When
- The gathering took place on the evening of October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Silang Monas, Central Jakarta.
- Why
- It was part of Habib Umar’s preaching tour and included prayers for Indonesia.
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Attendees began arriving at the Monas site.
Attendees performed Maghrib and Isha prayers and took part in the gathering.
- Attendance
- Hundreds of people
- Leader
- Habib Umar bin Hafidz
- Location
- Silang Monas, Central Jakarta
- Event title
- Prayers for Indonesia
- Start of arrivals
- About 6 p.m. local time on October 12, 2026
What people are saying
The synergy between religious scholars and government officials in one gathering is not merely a ceremonial moment, but a spiritual effort to build prosperity for the nation.
We came since the afternoon, deliberately coming here to take part in the religious gathering with Habib Umar. We want to meet him in person and recite blessings together. God willing, it will bring blessings.
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