Dear Residents, The ninth month of the Muslim calendar is known as Ramadan and is a time of fasting and prayer throughout the Islamic world, including in Indonesia. This month-long fast is done to commemorate what, according to Muslims, was the first Quranic revelation to Muhammad, and its observance is one of the Five Pillars of Islam- a list of the great deeds every Muslim ought do in his life to secure salvation. Ramadan in 2017 will start on Thursday, May 26, 2017 and will continue for 30 days until Tuesday, the June 25,2017. The month of Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the year, and its beginning date is based on local moon sightings, making it always somewhat uncertain when it will begin. During Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or have sexual relations from sunrise to sunset. Muslims are supposed to focus on Allah, read their Korans, and give to the poor more than usual during this month as well. May the spirit of Ramadan bless you with prosperity, wealth and happiness in life and May Allah forgive you for all of your fault and wrongdoings Happy Ramadan. Sincerely, Harry Pontjo
Ramadan (/ˌræməˈdɑːn/; Arabic: رم ضان Ramaḍān, IPA: [ramaˈdˤaːn]; also romanized as Ramazan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29 30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is fardh (obligatory) for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, are elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or going through menstrual bleeding. Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory (wājib) during the month of Sha'ban, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Mecca to Medina. While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. Muslims are also instructed to refrain from sinful behavior that may negate the reward of fasting, such as false speech (insulting, backbiting, cursing, lying, etc.) and fighting. Food and drinks are served daily, before dawn and after sunset. Spiritual rewards (thawab) for fasting are also believed to be multiplied within the month of Ramadan. Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran. MAINTAINING THE UNIT Residents must always maintain their unit including but not limited to maintaining water pipes, electrical connections, AC systems, other equipments, machinery and the like ingood condition in order not to disturb or endanger other residents.
NOISE DISTURBANCE Residents must reprain from any noisy activity or boisterous acts that would - Disturb the peace and quiet of other residents. Radio, television adn/or any other source of noise or music must not exceed - Normal sound levels at any time. Band instruments are not permitted to be - Played at all times. MAIDS, DRIVER & OTHER DOMESTIC HELPERS. All maids and nannies must wear nurse uniform for identification and security purposes while The Building Management reserves the right to blacklist and domestic helpers whom have been proven with criminal acts, or have done any violation against The House Rules and Regulations if it deems necessary. GENERAL BY LAWS FOR THE USE OF THE CLUB TOWELS Towels are available at the club reception.residents.visitors are requested to return back The used towels to the respective counter.non returned or lost towels will be charged to the respective Resident. And the security officers reserve the right to conduct inspection if considered necessary. (The House Rules and Regulation, Point 10.4 Section 10.4.9)
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BALAI KOTA OLD BATAVIA AND NOWADAYS Jakarta History Museum is located in the building which was the former City Hall of Batavia, known in the past as Stadhuis. This building was the administrative headquarters of the Dutch East India Company and later of the Dutch Colonial Government. The current building was constructed in 1707 by the city government, replacing the former city hall built in 1627. The building was modelled after the Palais op de Dam in Amsterdam, which demonstrate typical Dutch 17th century city hall architecture. The architectural style of the Stadhuis of Batavia was meant as a replica of Amsterdam's de Dam palace in smaller scale. Similarities including architectural feature of domed cupola crowning the structure. Governor General Abraham van Riebeeck inaugurated it in 1710. As the city continue to expand southward, the building's function as city hall (Dutch gemeentehuis) ended by 1913
After the declaration of Indonesia in 1945, the building was used as West Java governor office until 1961, when Jakarta was declared an independent autonomy. Afterward the building was used as governor office of DKI Jakarta. In 1970, the Fatahillah Square was declared a Cultural Heritage.This effort was the beginning of the development of the historical area of the City of Jakarta, carried out by the Government of DKI Jakarta. The Jakarta History Museum was inaugurated on 30 March 1974 as the center for collection, conservation and research for all kinds of objects of cultural heritage related to the history of the City of Jakarta. The building's generous scale with massive timber beams and floorbands. The building contains 37 ornate rooms. There are also some cells located beneath the front portico which were used as dungeons, which function until 1846. A Javanese freedom fighter Prince Diponegoro, who was treacherously arrested, was imprisoned here in 1830 before being banished to Manado, North Sulawesi. This building is located in front of a public square, which in the past was known as Stadhuisplein, the City Hall Square. The square is now known as Fatahillah Square (Indonesian: Taman Fatahillah). In the center of the square is a fountain which was used as a water supply during colonial era. Also located in the square is a Portuguese cannon (known as Si Jagur Cannon) with a hand ornament showing a fico gesture, which is believed by local people to be able to induce fertility on women. The square was also used as the place of executions.