Ihya Ramadan Event: Sultan of Selangor Officiates Opening of Kampung Klang Gate Baru Mosque
Event Highlights
Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, officiated the opening of the Kampung Klang Gate Baru Mosque and broke fast with around 1,000 residents of Gombak in conjunction with the monarch’s Ihya Ramadan event with the people.
Mosque Details
The mosque, built on a 0.8-hectare plot of land, was completed in 2021 at a cost of RM19.5 million and can accommodate a congregation of 2,000 people.
Royal Guests
Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, also graced the event. Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, was also present.
Charitable Efforts
During the event, His Royal Highness presented Hari Raya contributions to the underprivileged in the Gombak district, including 110 hardcore poor, 317 poor and 65 converts, with a total contribution amounting to RM246,000.
Zakat Payments
The Ruler also received business tithe (zakat) payments amounting to RM4.18 million from the Land Surveyors Board Malaysia, Jakel Shah Alam, and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad.
Prayers
His Royal Highness then performed the Maghrib, Isha, and Tarawih prayers in congregation.
Conclusion
The Ihya Ramadan event was a successful and meaningful occasion, bringing together the community and the royal family to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. The Sultan’s charitable efforts and presence at the event will be remembered by the people of Gombak and beyond.
FAQs
- What is the name of the mosque officiated by the Sultan of Selangor?
Kampung Klang Gate Baru Mosque - How much was the cost of building the mosque?
RM19.5 million - How many people can the mosque accommodate?
2,000 - Who also graced the event?
Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, and Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari - What was the total contribution to the underprivileged in the Gombak district?
RM246,000 - Who received zakat payments from the Sultan?
The Land Surveyors Board Malaysia, Jakel Shah Alam, and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad - How much was the zakat payment amount?
RM4.18 million