Idul Fitri- 239 Locations Ready For Idul Fitri Prayers In Pekanbaru

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Pekanbaru, Riau, (Antarariau.com) - The Religious Affairs Ministry office in Pekanbaru, the capital of Sumatra s Riau province, has prepared 239 locations for Idul Fitri prayers on Monday, an official said here on Sunday.

Zulkifli from the office s community guidance section said that the number was not different from last year s but had even dropped compared to the number of two years ago which was at 250.

Each of the 12 sub-districts in the region will have a location which is capable of accommodate a big number of people.

Only the Pekanbaru Kota sub-district that has two big locations namely at the front yard of the office of the Riau governor and at the Anur Mosque.

He said committees had been ordered to assure the availability of parking lots, security as well as cleanliness.

"Security guards are needed to assure smooth traffic," he said adding that coordination with the police must also be done to prevent untoward incidents like car theft.