Minister Of Religion Greets Christians In Lampung On Christmas Eve, Appreciates Simple Celebrations With Prokes

BANDARLAMPUNG - Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas appreciated the implementation of Christmas Eve worship in Lampung Province which was carried out simply and adhered to health protocols.

"Currently we are still in the atmosphere of the COVID-19 pandemic and I appreciate the worship that is carried out in a simple manner while still implementing health protocols," said Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, in Bandarlampung quoted by Antara, Friday, December 24.

Yaqut said this was a form of contribution from religious communities in maintaining security and safety from the spread of COVID-19.

"Currently everyone is struggling to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, so this Christmas celebration can be an inspiration for religious people to take care of each other," he said.

The Minister of Religion continued, with the implementation of joyful and calm Christmas celebrations and worship this time, it is also hoped that it will continue into the future.

"I am very happy that Christians carry out Christmas happily and calmly, without any disturbances. So hopefully in the future it will continue like this," he said.

Minister of Religion Yaqut said it is also hoped that the implementation of health protocols in places of worship can continue to be consistently implemented by all religious communities.

"Let's keep everyone safe at this moment, by continuing to carry out worship in a simple but solemn and full of joy," he said.

According to him, the spirit of brotherhood in Christmas celebrations can be a departure point for Indonesia for the better.

"With the spirit of brotherhood in the midst of the joy of Christmas, it can be a point of departure for us to be better," he said.