Jokowi And Ganjar Perform Eid Prayers At The Sheikh Zayed Mosque In Solo

SOLO - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo arrived at the Sheikh Zayed Solo Mosque to perform Eid al-Fitr (Id) 1444 Hijri prayers.

ANTARA's monitoring in Solo, Saturday, April 22, the two arrived not at the same time. The President was seen wearing a black koko top and was accompanied by his brother-in-law who is also the chairman of the Constitutional Court, Anwar Usman.

In addition, the first lady, Iriana Joko Widodo, and their son-in-law Erina Gudono, were also seen in the female shaf.

The President and his entourage arrived at the mosque at around 06.15 WIB. Meanwhile, at almost the same time Ganjar arrived wearing a black suit.

Meanwhile, acting as imam of prayer, namely Agus Ma'arif and who became the preacher, Abdul Karim. During the Eid prayer, thousands of people began arriving at 05.00 WIB.

Congregants pray from various regions. They are not only from Solo and its surroundings but also from travelers who want to worship at the mosque given by the Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Syeikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

One member of the Miftah prayer congregation said he was happy to be able to pray at the mosque.

"Together with Pak Jokowi too. So happy to be able to worship here with the President," he said.