The Message Of The Mayor Of Solo, Gibran, Who Allows Takjil Merchants To Keep Selling

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JAKARTA - Mayor of Solo Gibran Rakabuming Raka gave an appeal to the people of Solo when entering the month of Ramadan. This advice is related to health protocols (prokes) when performing worship in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gibran encourages sharing his videos through WhatsApp groups. Dressed in the uniform of the state civil apparatus (ASN) every Thursday and set in The Pendhapi of Solo City Hall, Gibran gave an appeal to the community.

"The people of Solo that we love, we have entered the month of Ramadan 1442 Hijri. During fasting, I ask the public to adhere to health protocols", Gibran said reported Era.id, Tuesday, April 13.

In the exhortation, Gibran asked people to stay suhoor and break the fast at home. Do not hold open-air activities or suhoor activities on the road that cause crowds.

"Sahur and iftar with family at home only", he said.

He also asked the public to worship in a mosque near the house by implementing health protocols. Merchants who want to sell takjil (break fasting snacks) are also allowed with the provisions of the clock from 13.00 p.m. to 18.30 p.m. local time.

"Merchants can sell takjil if only the food has been packaged from home", he said.

His last encouragement is the ban on homecoming because it is still in the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is all done to protect together and realize the recovery of solo city from the COVID-19 pandemic", he said.