News, is a sub-district in Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra. The city also has another name namely Fansur according to the history has become the center of trading and civilization center in the 1st century 17th of Masehi, famous for its new lime commodity. In addition, this area seems to be one of the tourist destinations for Islamic archaeology researchers.
The News in the coastal area of the majority embraced Islam. They are everyday working as fishermen and traders. While for non-muslim residents occupy the central area of the city?Barus.
In the News there are a number of tombs that are voiced as one of the initial evidence of Islam in the archipelago, including the tomb of Mahligai and the tomb of the High Board.
The coasters are active in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra
The color of the coastal activities in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra
Tomb Mahligai itself was founded by Tuan Syekh Siddiq who was also buried in the complex. Mahligai tomb, Fahruddin said based on the search and history of the writings in the tombstone, there are nisan stones of the Syekh Rukunuddin written death at 13 Syafar night, Year 48 Judah, century to 7 Masehi, in the age of 102 Years, 2 Months, 10 Days. From the data according to him can be withdrawn conclusion that Islam has entered the News around the century to 7 Masehi.
Today News is more likely to be known as the entrance gate of Islam in the archipelago after 2017 and President Joko Widodo inaugurated Tugu Point Nol Central Civilization of Islam Nusantara in Pasar Baru Gerigis Village. Newly began to grow and develop along with infrastructure development in the region.
Photo and text : Sigid Kurniawan
The color runs while carrying shopping items in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Middle Tapanuli, North Sumatra
the nisan stone retreat of Makam Mahligai, News, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Wednesday (4/7)
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the Northern tomb of Mahli, Fahrudin on the entrance of North Sumatra, the New Sumatra, the New Sumatran Tiger tomb of Sumatra.
Coasters are active in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra
citizens wait for the process of fish basiling in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra
Warga prepares fish in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Middle Tapanuli, North Sumatra
Monumen Point Nol Islam Nusantara in the village of Gerigis Stone Market, News, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Wednesday (4/7).
