The Istiqlal Mosque Management Agency (BPPMI) stated that it is not true that the Istiqlal Mosque has closed its doors to worshipers who will stay overnight on Monday (20/2) night, and they are not allowed to pray at dawn. "Since 2002 the Istiqlal Mosque has enforced rules to close the gate every 21.30 WIB and reopen it at 03.40 WIB before the dawn prayer," said BPPMI Secretary Rusli Efendi who was met at the Istiqlal Anniversary celebration in Jakarta, Tuesday (21/2). Clarifying the news circulating on social media regarding this matter. According to Rusli, all worshipers are not allowed to stay in the mosque area except under certain conditions and with the permission of the security forces and the leadership of BPPMI. This has also been explained to the worshipers who gathered in the courtyard of the Istiqlal Mosque about these rules and they understand and are willing to leave the mosque area. "Besides, BPPMI did not receive notification from any party regarding the plans for the pilgrims to stay overnight as in the previous conditions when Muslims held 411, 212 or 112 actions. In addition, there was no special communication from the authorities regarding this matter," said Rusli. BPPMI said negative news about the Istiqlal Mosque being locked and allowing the Islamic Community Forum (FUI) to be outside did not match reality and tended to be provocation. "All Muslims are asked not to be influenced by news that cannot be accounted for," he appealed. Rusli also said, at dawn, the dawn prayer was going well, led by Imam Salim Ghazali and attended by 170 male and 70 female worshipers. "The Istiqlal Mosque calls on the people to strive for national unity and unity and always maintain the comfort of worship," said Rusli.