Jusoor exhibit attracts huge crowd in Jakarta
RIYADH: The fifth Jusoor exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Jakarta, saw an impressive turnout on its third day, with more than 150,000 visitors.
Attendees praised the exhibition's detailed models of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, capturing the finest architectural and spiritual aspects of the Two Holy Mosques.
Held at the Istiqlal Mosque complex, the exhibition also featured virtual reality technology, offering an immersive experience of the holy sites.
Many visitors commended the initiative of distributing thousands of copies of the Holy Qur'an, printed in Indonesian by the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an.
The exhibition continues Saudi Arabia's efforts to foster cultural and civilizational exchange, showcasing its mission to serve the Two Holy Mosques and promote values of moderation and balance.
The event is free and will run until May 3.
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