Eid Prayer Wearing Palestinian Flag Turban, Anies Baswedan: A Form of Sympathy, Prostrate For Our Brothers In A Tense Atmosphere

JAKARTA - Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan performed Eid prayer using a red and white Turban and a Palestinian flag as a form of sympathy to the Palestinian people.

"Our brothers in Palestine, our children in Palestine, they prostrate in a tense atmosphere, they undergo Ramadan in the atmosphere where his brother died, the victim of violence", Anies Baswedan said at his private home in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta reported from Antara, Thursday, May 13.

On the other hand, Eid al-Fitr celebrations such as in Indonesia, perform fasting to celebrate Eid in a calm, safe and peaceful atmosphere.

"Currently Indonesia, we are grateful to be able to perform Eid prayer in a calm, safe and peaceful atmosphere", he continued.

The white turban with batik motif is circular on the shoulder of the number one person in DKI Jakarta.

Not only Anies, but his two sons also wore turbans with Indonesian and Palestinian flags, completing the dark green Koko dress uniform.

Eid prayer led by Imam and Khatib Ustadz Afifudien Rohaly who is the Imam of At-Tin Mosque in East Jakarta.

Governor Anies performed The Eid Prayer with his extended family in his spacious backyard with a total of about 30 participants. In the implementation of Eid prayer, Anies and his family continued to apply health protocols and wearing masks.

Previously, Anies Baswedan invites people to carry out Eid prayers at their homes.