Nusantara, Jan. 11 -- Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said the State Mosque in the future capital Nusantara (IKN) is being readied for full operations during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2026, marking a key milestone in preparations for the new seat of government.

"We came here to assess the ongoing preparations for activities at this mosque ahead of the upcoming Ramadan," Umar said in Nusantara, East Kalimantan, on Sunday, adding that he hoped President Prabowo Subianto would visit the landmark house of worship.

Umar made the remarks during an inspection of the mosque alongside Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) head Basuki Hadimuljono, as construction and operational readiness enter their final stages.

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