YOGYAKARTA – Rector of UGM, Prof. Ir. Sudjarwadi, M.Eng., Ph.D., and Regent of Sleman, Sri Purnomo, put the first stone in the construction of the Mardliyyah Mosque of UGM, Saturday (9/4). The ceremony at the yard of the mosque was witnessed by UGM academic community and the people living in the surrounding.
It is planned that the mosque situated in the south of Sardjito Hospital will have three floors with each measures 3000 sq mt in size, standing on an area of 3,880 sq mt, and costing 20 billion rupiah.
The Rector said that all members of the construction committee would work together finishing the mosque.
“I am thankful that this mosque will be renovated and I appreciated everyone who has contributed although the fund collected is still far from what is required,” The Ivory Coast midfielder stole in unmarked to nod home a lofted through-ball from influential midfielder Xavi to score his sixth goal this season. But Felipe Caicedo pounced on a defensive error to equalize four minutes before halftime, slotting into the empty net after Gerard Pique missed his attempted clearance to leave goalkeeper Victor Valdes stranded.
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"It’s always a nice feeling to win the title and the fans really deserve this," Xavi said. "I imagine we’re going to celebrate this title win with them tonight in the streets of Barcelona."Sudjarwadi said.
He hopes that the Mardliyyah mosque after renovation would be able to contribute more to the students and the people in the surrounding. Moreover that the mosques is used as a venue for student to increase their intellectual, emotional and spiritual abilities. “I hope this mosque will give benefits for those who come there,” he said.
“If funds are already available, it is estimated to be completed in 7 months. We aim at 4 years for this mosque to be completed,” he said.