Khatib Prays Eid Al-Fitr Istiqlal: Breaking Belah And Enmity Makes It Difficult To Do Anything

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JAKARTA - The Istiqlal Mosque held the Eid al-Fitr prayer 1 Syawal 1445 Hijri today, Wednesday, April 10. Khatib at the Istiqlal Mosque, KH Abdul A'la Basyir reminded the importance of unity and integrity in his lecture.

"We need strong national unity and integrity. In an atmosphere full of split conditions, it is difficult for us to do anything meaningful," said KH Abdul A'la Basyir in front of the congregation of Eid prayers.

"In a hostile situation, it is certainly difficult for us to produce great works for society and the nation," he continued.

KH Abdul A'la Basyir said Indonesia is a country that has a diversity of ethnicities and religions. However, everyone must unite and help each other.

"There is no choice for us Muslims and other elements of the Indonesian nation besides strengthening unity and unity," he said.

Furthermore, KH Abdul A'la Basyir assessed that Eid al-Fitr is a marker of the passing of Muslims through the Ramadan test. They are expected to become new humans in the future.

Back to fitrah is one of the gifts of Allah that is very valuable. One of the indications is the strengthening of personality integrity. We can develop good character and noble behavior on one hand and control negative emotional lust and bad behavior on the other," said KH Abdul A'la Basyir.

As previously reported, President Jokowi and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin were also present to perform Eid prayers at the Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta. This is their last moment of Eid before their term ends.

Jokowi and Ma'ruf Amin Eid prayers with ministers in their cabinet. Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian; Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan; Minister of Investment Bahlil Lahadalia; Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi; and Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Hadi Tjahjanto.

Also present was the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Office Moeldoko and other invited guests, such as ambassadors from friendly countries.