Jakarta, June 24 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has launched the 1,000 Inclusive Mosques program to create mosques that are accessible to all groups, including people with disabilities and older adults.

The ministry's Director General of Muslim Community Development, Abu Rokhmad, stated at the program's launch event in Jakarta on Tuesday that mosques must evolve into centers of social services and empowerment that are safe for vulnerable groups.

He emphasized that the inclusive mosques program addresses not only physical accessibility but also the perspectives of mosque administrators and congregants.

In addition, he highlighted the importance of collective awareness that every citizen has the right to safe and respectful access ...