There Are Tears From Anies Baswedan's Mother During The Eid Prayer At The Jakarta International Stadium

DKI Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo via Facebook Anies Baswedan)

JAKARTA - Anies Baswedan's mother could not hide her emotion when her wheelchair was first seen at the Jakarta International Stadium.

"Mommy is touched, Nies, Mamah is touched," said Mother to Anies Baswedan, Monday 2 May morning.

This story was written by the Governor of DKI on his Facebook account.

Anies' mother kept repeating that sentence. Anies said, the mother was so moved when she got out of the car watching the sea of people.

Not only Jakarta residents, but thousands of people lined up neatly in an orderly row of rows. They face the Qibla, their backs to a giant building: the Jakarta International Stadium.

And suddenly Anies's mother's tears rolled down her cheeks.

Anies wrote, the mother continued to sit in the wheelchair with teary eyes. He didn't stop giving thanks.

"Her hands were raised, prayers were not broken. We were hugged, one by one," said Anies.

"It's thrilling. When this masterpiece building of the nation's own children becomes the backdrop for thousands who prostrate themselves before the Almighty," he continued.

"A very memorable moment. The first time Mother came to this place. That was the happiest moment when Mother met and witnessed the one she always prayed for in prostration," he concluded.