Three Dates Are Mandatory Food For Anies To Iftar

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan admits that he has mandatory food for breaking the fast menu. The food that is always eaten every time breaking the fast is three dates.

"If I just break the fast, I always cancel using three dates," said Anies at the City Hall of DKI, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, April 28.

This sweet fruit is recommended for Muslims to break their fast. Because, dates can increase the level of sugar in the body which falls during fasting.

However, it doesn't need to be consumed in large quantities. Because, 10 jurma grains contain 282 calories and 75 grams of carbohydrates.

After eating dates, Anies continued to eat with the menu that had been provided at his house. Not to forget, young coconut water is a regular drink for him. "At night, young coconut water," continued Anies.

Anies appealed to the Muslim community to break their fast at home and minimize breaking fast in public places. Because, this can minimize the transmission of COVID-19.

"If you also want to worship in the mosque, don't pray, but only pray, tadarus, qiyamul lail, but bukber as much as possible at home with your family," said Anies.

Not only Anies, Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria also has a mainstay menu for breaking the fast. "Dates and sweet tea, those two (menus) are mandatory for me (when breaking the fast)," said Riza.