Eid Holiday 2023: President Jokowi Greets People In Yogyakarta

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo and Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo celebrate Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijriah at the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace and take advantage of this moment to greet the people around the palace.

After carrying out the Eid prayer, the President and his two grandchildren Sedah Mirah Nasution and Panembahan Al Nahyan Nasution left the Great Building of the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace. The President then invited his two grandchildren to walk to the front page of the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace.

Seeing the many people in front of the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace, President Jokowi then met and greeted the community. In fact, the President had summoned a number of people to do selfies.

One of them is Ica, a 4th grade elementary school student from Malang, East Java, who is on vacation to Yogyakarta. Ica admitted that she was surprised and proud to be able to meet President Jokowi in person.

"I am very happy to meet Pak Jokowi, this is the first time I have met him from before my eyes. I want to be great like Pak Jokowi," said Ica with enthusiasm as quoted by Antara.

Ica's mother, Feni, also admitted that she was very happy to be able to meet President Jokowi. Feni said that President Jokowi was his idol.

"I'm very happy, because Pak Jokowi has an extraordinary role in Indonesia. There are all toll roads, everywhere close, so I really love Pak Jokowi," said Feni.

On this occasion, President Jokowi also provided assistance to hawkers in the Malioboro area. Ali, one of the hawkers, also expressed his gratitude for the assistance provided.

"Alhamdulillah, I am very happy. Thank you for helping the visitors and the people," said Ali.