JAKARTA - The Indonesian Embassy in Washington DC held a halalbihalal Eid al-Fitr 1446H by inviting Indonesian citizens and Indonesian diaspora in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV), United States.
Around 1,466 members of the Indonesian people and diaspora enthusiastically celebrated Eid which was held at Wisma Indonesia at Tilden Street, Washington, on Sunday (30/3) local time.
"We are very happy to be able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with the Indonesian people at the DMV in a harmonious, harmonious, and peaceful atmosphere. Lebaran is a beautiful moment to forgive each other and strengthen the ties of friendship among Indonesian citizens and diaspora," said the Indonesian Ad Interim Business Authority in Washington, Sade Bimantara, in a written statement reported by ANTARA, Monday, March 31.
The very sunny weather added to the joy of Eid al-Fitr in Washington this year. Halalbihalal took place at 10.00-14.00 local time, after the Indonesian people performed Eid prayers at nearby mosques, including the Indonesian Muslim Association in America (IMAAM) Center.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Wisma Indonesia this time were held simply, but without reducing the special value of Eid al-Fitr, said the Indonesian Embassy in Washington. Various dishes such as chicken opor, lontong sayur, and seams of tofu treat people's longing for Indonesian culinary.
The cohesiveness of the diaspora is also seen through thepotluck dish provided by a number of residents to be eaten together.
"Lontong sayur is the food I'm looking for," said Mrs. Kamilia, an Indonesian diaspora who has lived in Maryland for a long time.
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The feeling of longing for the country is mainly felt by students who cannot go home to their hometowns.
Since studying in Washington DC, we have missed the tradition of takbiran and traveling around to stay in touch with all neighbors. However, halalbihalal at Wisma Indonesia is a momentum that is awaited every year," said Harris Kuncoro, who has lived for 25 years in Washington DC.
The joy and laughter was heard in various corners of Wisma Indonesia, marking the atmosphere of victory and a new spirit full of hope.
Through the implementation of this halalbihalal, it is hoped that the values of friendship and brotherhood will continue to strengthen the hearts of the Indonesian people even though they are far from the country.
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