MASJID AGUNG LINTANG ASHTA HOLDS PAPAJAR/MUNGGAHAN GATHERING TO WELCOME RAMADAN 1447 H WITH SOLEMNITY AND TOGETHERNESS

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Bandung Barat, February 14, 2026 – Masjid Agung Lintang Ashta held a Papajar or Munggahan (communal meal) and gathering event to welcome and prepare for the arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. The event took place in Kampung Ngamprah, Desa Sukatani, Kecamatan Ngamprah, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, and was attended by the extended mosque congregation and members of the surrounding community.

The Papajar/Munggahan event is a traditional Sundanese practice observed ahead of Ramadan as an expression of gratitude, a means of strengthening social bonds, and a spiritual preparation before undertaking the fasting month.
The gathering featured a series of religious and communal activities, including an opening prayer, collective sholawat (praises upon the Prophet), spiritual reflections (tausiyah), and a communal meal shared by all participants. The event served not merely as a cultural tradition but as a spiritually meaningful occasion aimed at purifying the heart and reinforcing unity within the community.

The event was led by the Head of Masjid Agung Lintang Ashta, H. drh. Muhammad Burhan, and was attended by the Chairman of the mosque’s DKM (Mosque Prosperity Council), Muhamad Aksan, community leaders, congregants, and local residents.
In his address, H. drh. Muhammad Burhan emphasized that Papajar/Munggahan carries profound spiritual significance beyond sharing a meal.
“We hope that through this gathering, our hearts and minds become purified so that we may remain steadfast (istiqomah) in performing our worship during the holy month of Ramadan. We also sincerely ask forgiveness, physically and spiritually, from all parties,” he stated.

The event was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, as part of a series of activities leading up to the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447 H.
Where
The gathering took place within the premises of Masjid Agung Lintang Ashta, located in Kampung Ngamprah, Desa Sukatani, Kecamatan Ngamprah, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, West Java, Indonesia.

According to H. drh. Muhammad Burhan, the Papajar/Munggahan event is not simply a communal feast but a meaningful spiritual tradition designed to:
Honor and welcome the arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadan
Offer prayers for deceased parents and family members
Strengthen ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood) and social harmony
Cleanse the heart and mind in preparation for fasting and increased worship
The event also served as a reminder that Ramadan is not only about abstaining from food and drink, but about spiritual discipline, compassion, and reinforcing social solidarity.
Since its establishment in 2019, Masjid Agung Lintang Ashta has consistently organized religious and social programs aimed at benefiting both congregants and the surrounding community. The Papajar/Munggahan gathering reflects the mosque’s ongoing commitment to nurturing spiritual growth and communal harmony.

The event began with a welcoming greeting and opening prayer, followed by a collective recitation of sholawat performed solemnly by all participants. Chairman of the DKM, Muhamad Aksan, expressed his hope that such gatherings would continue to strengthen the relationship between congregants and local residents.
The spiritual lecture and joint prayer were delivered by H. drh. Muhammad Burhan, who elaborated on the philosophy behind Papajar/Munggahan as a process of self-purification before entering the blessed month of Ramadan.
During the event, he also outlined various programs that will be implemented during Ramadan 1447 H, including:
Congregational Tarawih prayers
Free distribution of iftar (takjil) meals
Qur’an recitation sessions (Tadarus Al-Qur’an)
Charity for orphans

Community service initiatives such as cleaning surrounding roads
Various other forms of social and religious activities
He stressed that these initiatives are not only intended to enhance spiritual devotion but also to provide tangible benefits to the wider community.
“We will continue to organize religious activities during important moments in the Islamic calendar, including the lead-up to Muharram and Eid al-Fitr. May all our efforts be accepted as righteous deeds by Allah SWT and bring blessings to us all,” he concluded.
The Papajar/Munggahan event ended with a communal meal shared in an atmosphere of warmth, unity, and togetherness. Participants expressed hope that this gathering would serve as a meaningful beginning to welcome Ramadan 1447 H with sincerity, spiritual readiness, and renewed commitment to worship.

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