Supported by Qatari philanthropists, Qatar Charity (QC) has recently opened two mosques in Bintan, Indonesia, bringing the total number of mosques built during 2016 to 24 in different areas of the largest Muslim country. The total number of mosques built by Qatar Charity in Indonesia is 765.
The two new mosques include an inner oratory for an area of 2,100 square metres and a ceramic tiled patio of the same size, where Friday prayers and Taraweeh prayers are performed, and various celebrations conducted. They also include toilets.
Qatar Charity has implemented developmental and humanitarian projects in Indonesia for many years, in line with a developed plan that aims to help Muslims in the country, especially in the field of building mosques, which are much needed due to the population density.
The first mosque was built at "Insan cheetah" Institute. Agus Aerawana, the governor of the region, attended the mosque's inauguration extending his thanks to the people of Qatar who met the actual needs of the Indonesian people by supporting the mosques and wells project. The Institute's Sheikh, Sheikh Sudirman thanked the people of Qatar for building the mosque at the Institute saying that people were praying in a wooden mosque four years ago that had a ceiling leak. He added that the new mosque is the most valuable gift, where the Muslims will worship Allah Almighty during their five daily prayers and optional night prayer and will recite the Holy Quran.
Sohide, the representative of the Minister of Religious Affairs, pointed out that Qatar Charity built about 20 mosques and dug more than 250 water wells in Bintan during 2015-2016. "May Allah reward them and the philanthropists," he said.
Khalid Al Yafei, the Director of Operations Department at QC, said that Qatar Charity recognises the importance of mosques for Muslims everywhere, especially for the Indonesian people who suffer from a lack of mosques in some regions. As a result, QC continues building mosques in this country.
