Special Idulftri Together With The Ascension Of Jesus Christ For Ahok

JAKARTA - The celebration of Eid al-Fitr 2021 does feel very special. This great day of Muslims coincides with the commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ which has great significance for Christians.

President Commissioner of PT Pertamina (Persero), Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or familiarly called Ahok also did not alpa congratulate Muslims and Christians who celebrated the two big days.

"Eid al-Fitr this time feels special because it coincides with the day of commemorating the Ascension of Jesus Christ," Ahok wrote on his Instagram account reported by Djawanews, Thursday, May 13.

"Therefore my family and I also wish you a happy Ascension Day of Jesus Christ to those who commemorate it," Ahok continued.

For Ahok, this year does feel special for the harmony of the Indonesian nation. May this nation always live in harmony, maintain unity and continue to be blessed by God.

"May God always bless, maintain unity and maintain the harmony of the Indonesian nation," said the former Governor of DKI Jakarta.

Eid al-Fitr 1442 AH falls on Thursday (13/5) today, coinciding with the anniversary of the ascension of Jesus Christ. The determination of Eid al-Fitr itself was decided by the government through the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) based on the results of the isbat session of the initial determination of Syawal 1442 H