Makassar, S Sulawesi (ANTARA Sulsel) - Preparations for the 47th congress of Muhammadiyah, one of the largest Muslim organizations in the country, have been completed, according to a spokesman.
"Preparations have been completed, and some 5,000 people are expected to arrive at Makassar Port on July 29," the chairman of the organizing committee for the 47th congress of Muhammadiyah, Saiful Saleh, said here on Thursday.
He added that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and several cabinet ministers will attend the opening ceremony of the Muhammadiyah congress.
Saleh pointed out that the event is scheduled to be opened by its general chairman, Din Syamsuddin, on August 3.
"I met (the president) in Jakarta. He is expected to deliver a speech at the opening ceremony of the congress. It will be inaugurated by the general chairman of Muhammadiyah, while the closing ceremony of the congress will be attended by Vice President Jusuf Kalla," Saleh affirmed.
He further noted that the organizing committee has made preparations in 32 hotels in the South Sulawesi provincial city of Makassar, to accommodate those who will be participating and supporting the congress.
Moreover, the total budget to organize the congress amounted to some Rp32 billion. The funds are required for a series of activities for the congress.
One of the activities that will be held prior to the event is a parade of 205 fishing boats, which is the age of Muhammadiyah, Saleh stated.
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