Eid Al-Fitr Is A Spiritual Moment As Well As Re-gluing Broken Relationships Due To The Pandemic

JAKARTA - The Main Expert Staff of the Presidential Staff Office, Rumadi Ahmad, said that the Eid al-Fitr celebration is a religious spiritual momentum as well as social glue for the community.

"With the easing policy on Eid this year, people can go home and stay in touch with their families. This is a momentum to re-strengthen social relations, which were previously cut off due to the pandemic," said Rumadi in a written statement, in Jakarta, Monday, May 2, quoted from Antara. .

According to him, the re-establishment of social relations through the celebration of Eid al-Fitr will make the Indonesian people more resilient. Especially facing the current global economic crisis.

Rumadi said that the more social involvement of citizens, the happier the community would be and would not be affected by the economic crisis that hit.

"Financially, this crisis is indeed detrimental, but with the existing social cohesion, the psychological effects can be reduced," he explained.

Rumadi also reminded Muslims not to be too euphoric, and to pay attention to health protocols when celebrating Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijriah.

"We urge the public to continue to pay attention to the prokes when celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Don't be careless and ignore even though there are a lot of relaxations given by the government," said Rumadi.