Indonesian Eid Celebrations and Unity Messages Include Support for Palestine

Indonesian Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr with prayers and festivities. Home Minister Karnavian hopes for unity and peace post-elections.

Indonesian Muslims across the nation and abroad celebrated Eid al-Fitr with great fervor and unity. In Bogor City and its outskirts, mosques were filled with worshippers, while others gathered at the Botanical Garden's grass field to perform the Eid mass prayer under the morning sun.

In Jakarta, Home Minister Tito Karnavian joined thousands of Muslims at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque, expressing hope that Eid al-Fitr would bring happiness and peace following the recent elections. As the country awaits the Constitutional Court's ruling on the election result dispute, Muslims in Taiwan and Australia also came together to celebrate the joyous occasion.

In Taiwan, Indonesian migrant workers gathered at the National Taiwan Museum's yard for the Eid prayer, organized by the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Preaching and Alms Division. In Australia, the Indonesian diaspora in Canberra crowded the Indonesian Embassy's complex, braving the cold weather to offer prayers and enjoy traditional Indonesian dishes.

The Eid celebration emphasized the importance of unity and diversity, with the sermon highlighting the significance of empathy and solidarity with the less fortunate. Ambassador Siswo Pramono praised the Australia-Indonesia Muslim Association of ACT for their efforts in organizing various activities during Ramadan and Eid, urging Indonesians to pray for those in need and support the 'two-state solution' for Palestine.

As Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the spirit of unity, compassion, and gratitude shines through, reflecting the true essence of the holy occasion.