Halal Bihalal Eid Al-Fitr 114 Hijri, Indonesian Consul General In Sydney Invites Indonesian Diaspora To Strengthen Unity

The Indonesian Consul General held a halal bihalal at Wisma Indonesia. (Source: Indonesian Consulate General Sydney)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Consul General in Sydney, Australia Vedi Kurnia Buana invites all parties to put aside existing differences, strengthen unity and brotherhood, when holding the Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri halal at Wisma Indonesia on Wednesday.

"On this special month, we forget the differences. We are looking for similarities and positive things that make us better human beings," he said at an event with the community, Indonesian diaspora at Wisma Indonesia, citing a statement from the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney, Thursday, April 11.

Furthermore, the Indonesian Consul General said, the main and most important message in halal bi halal and friendship this time is to strengthen unity, even though it is in a country of people.

"Alsoting differences and focusing on finding equality is the main key to maintaining unity and strengthening each other," said Consul General Vedi.

In addition to the community, the Indonesian diaspora and the Indonesian Consulate General's staff, the event which was held from 13.00 to 16.00 AEST was attended by around 700 people, including the Indonesian Consulate General's partners, representatives of friendly countries, especially ASEAN and community organizations in New South Wales, including the Australian Association (AIA) and the Australian Darul Fatwa.

"Alhamdulillah, the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney again held a halal bihalal at this time of Eid al-Fitr with the public and the Indonesian diaspora. So of course we don't miss it," said an Indonesian citizen who took part in the halal bihalal this time.

Not to be missed, as with the Eid celebration in the country, the halal bihalal of the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney this time presents various culinary delights typical of the archipelago, ranging from meatballs, vegetable districts, rendang to chicken opor.

Previously, the Indonesian Consul General along with staff, the public and the Indonesian diaspora attended the Eid prayer held at the Center for Islamic Da'wah and Edition (CIDE) New South Wales, supported by the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney and elements of the Indonesian Islamic Community in Diamond Venue, Punchbowl.

The prayers performed by Al Hafidz Ust. Al Muzzakir Abdurrahman, Lc and Khatib Ust. Dr. Rahmawan Oktavianto, Lc, this MA was attended by around 2,000 worshipers.

"Eid al-Fitr is not only a victory and joy, but a deep reflection of the spiritual journey," said the Indonesian Consul General.

He added that the Indonesian Muslim community and diaspora in Australia, especially New South Wales, have provided its own image and color for other communities. And this of course can continue to be nurtured in living life in the midst of multicultural life in Australia.