Thousands Offer Dzikir Prayers to Welcome Islamic New Year

Rokan Hulu, Indonesia - Thousands of Muslims in Rokan Hulu (Rohul) district, Riau province, held a joint dzikir (chants to bring one‘s self closer to God) prayer service to mark the arrival of the Islamic New Year 1432 Hegira on Tuesday.

The dzikir prayer service was held at Pasir Pengaraian Grand Mosque on Monday, starting at 5 pm and finished at 9 pm. Thousands of people dressed on white came from a number of sub-districts around Rohul district.

"We usually hold a dzikir ritual at our respective mosques, but this time we gathered at the grand mosque at the request of the district head," said M Nursalam (48), one of the congregation members.

Rokan Hulu District Head Achmad said the joint prayer was held in an effort to obtain benefits from the Muharram 1 (first month of the Islamic calendar) New Year.

"Muharram 1 is a good momentum to introspect, build our determination and set our hopes," he said.(*)

Source: http://www.antaranews.com
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