CCN, Cilegon, March 30, 2025 – The Gema Takbir Festival in Rawa Arum Urban Village, Grogol District, Cilegon City, was once again held with great enthusiasm on the night of Eid al-Fitr 1446 H. The event was attended by the Mayor of Cilegon, Haji Robinsar, who expressed his appreciation for the participation of the community, especially youth leaders, neighborhood and community heads (RW and RT), the Village Head, and the District Head of Grogol, in ensuring the success of the festival. The event was also attended by a member of the Cilegon City Council, Hj. Ruaniyah.
In his speech, the Mayor of Cilegon emphasized the crucial role of youth in preserving Islamic values and local culture. “Alhamdulillah, I have been invited to this event once again. Last year, I attended at Masjid PGP, and now I am back here with the people of Grogol. Events like this can have a positive impact on the progress of Grogol District over the next five years,” said Robinsar.
He also highlighted the importance of utilizing mosques as centers for Islamic activities and youth development. “A mosque should not only be a place of worship but also serve as a hub for youth development, making them more modern and engaged in positive activities. Instead of getting involved in motorcycle gangs or street fights, our youth should be guided toward beneficial activities like this,” he added.
The Head of the Jury, H. Jupri, also expressed his appreciation to the Mayor of Cilegon for his support of the event. He hoped that the festival would continue and grow in scale in the coming years. “We hope that Kang Edi can become the Head of the Grogol District Karang Taruna (Youth Organization) so that the spirit of Takbir does not stop here but can expand even further,” said H. Jupri.
Following a rigorous judging process, the committee announced the winners of the 2025 Gema Takbir Festival. The first runner-up was awarded to Baitussalam Mosque (RT 03/03) with a total score of 220. The third-place winner was Attaqiyah Mosque (RT 02/04) with a score of 225, while Al Istiqomah Mosque (RT 03/04) secured second place with 227 points. The first-place winner was Baiturrahman Mosque (RT 04/03), achieving the highest score of 235, and the overall champion title went to RW 03.
With the success of the 2025 Gema Takbir Festival, it is hoped that this event will continue annually, serving as a platform for the community to express their love for Islamic values and strengthen unity in Cilegon City.
(Ahdi)
