Bantul Bans Touring Activities On Takbiran Night

Bantul Regency Government Office/Photo: Antara

BANTUL - The Bantul Regency Government, Yogyakarta Special Region, has banned processions or convoys on the night of takbiran to prevent crowds of people who have the potential to spread COVID-19.

"The takbir is not prohibited, but because this is still the atmosphere of the COVID-19 pandemic, the procession is prohibited," said Bantul Regent Abdul Halim Muslih in Bantul, Thursday, April 28.

Thus, said the Regent, the people of Bantul are welcome to carry out takbiran activities or give thanks for the Muslims to welcome the victory on the holiday without holding a procession to the highway.

"Please take the takbiran at mosques, houses, we have published the Circular in accordance with the Instruction of the Minister of Religion as well. The Minister of Religion as a representative of the central government must be followed up by the regional government," he said.

Moreover, said the Regent, at the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr 1443 Hijriah or Lebaran 2022, it is predicted that there will be a surge in the flow of going home that fills the streets, so that the community together helps smooth traffic and does not hold a procession.

"Because homecomers who come from outside are expected to have a spike, so that traffic flow is also smooth, there is no procession, then we can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, this is a good goal," he said.

In this regard, the Regent through the relevant regional apparatus organizations has taken action by conveying to the lurahs to jointly take precautions.

"We have penetrated all the mosques, hopefully it will be heeded, we have also coordinated with the police, hopefully later during takbiran and Lebaran nothing will happen," he said.