Member of Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, An'im Falachuddin, supports the appeal of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) which prohibits the practice of sweeping restaurants during the holy month of Ramadan 2026.
He emphasized that Ramadan should be a momentum to strengthen tolerance and self-control.
"The Ministry of Religion's appeal must be supported. Ramadan is a month to organize ourselves and maintain social harmony. Do not let the spirit of worship turn into actions that make others depressed," An'im Falachuddin told reporters, Wednesday, February 18.
An'im explained that the essence of fasting is not merely to hold back hunger and thirst, but also to refrain from attitudes that trigger conflicts or social pressures. According to him, the sweeping action by certain groups does not reflect the value of peace in Ramadan.
The PKB legislator from the East Java District also reminded that Indonesia is a multi-ethnic country. He emphasized the importance of respecting the rights of citizens who do not fast, both because of differences in beliefs and health conditions.
"We must respect each other. Our non-Muslim brothers or those who are fasting have the right and need to carry out activities in a reasonable manner, including eating during the day. They are part of the community that must be protected," he said.
Furthermore, An'im assessed that maintaining order during the holy month is a shared responsibility. However, according to him, these efforts must be carried out through an educational approach and dialogue, not coercion.
He hopes that this year's Ramadan will be a moral learning space to strengthen brotherhood in the midst of diversity, not to trigger tensions between residents.
"Let's take care of this holy month with maturity and calmness. Ramadan must strengthen unity," he concluded.
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