CCN, Cilegon – In a vibrant celebration of its rich Islamic heritage, Cilegon, renowned as the City of Islamic Scholars, hosted the Takbir Festival on Tuesday night, April 9, 2024. The event, organized by the Cilegon Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) in partnership with the Indonesian Art and Qasidah Institute (LASQI) of Banten, was a significant cultural milestone aimed at preserving the city’s deep-rooted Islamic values.
Chairman of the DPRD Cilegon, Isro Mi’raj, together with the Cilegon Chamber of Commerce (KADIN), spearheaded the festival that drew enthusiastic participation from across community layers. Twelve groups from eight districts of Cilegon competed, with a notable presence of young participants, highlighting the event’s appeal among the millennial generation.
Isro Mi’raj expressed his satisfaction with the youth’s robust engagement. “The Takbir Festival is designed to rekindle the Islamic spirit and values that once defined Cilegon as a city of scholars,” he remarked. He also voiced hopes for the festival to become an annual tradition, contributing continuously to the preservation of Cilegon’s identity as a scholarly city.
The festival, held on the night of Eid al-Fitr, successfully gathered hundreds at the main field of the DPRD, not only enhancing the celebratory atmosphere of the victory night but also cementing a partnership with LASQI Cilegon. Prizes worth millions of rupiahs were awarded, adding to the festive mood.
The event witnessed the presence of Abah Salim, Vice Chairman of KADIN Cilegon, along with thousands of local residents who filled the DPRD building grounds to support their teams. Abah Salim reiterated his support for initiatives that promote creativity and religious values. “I fully support this event, and I hope that next year we can host it even more splendidly,” he said.
Rohmatulloh, the Festival’s Chief Organizer, noted that this was the first time the event was held at the DPRD building. “Hosting the Takbir night in the people’s house is a first for us, and we successfully drew participation from 13 groups across Cilegon with full backing from the DPRD Chairman,” he stated. Rohmatulloh extended his gratitude to all the supporters who contributed to the success of this significant event.
