Prohibition Of Gathering On Eid: Takbiran, Eid Prayers, And Gathering

JAKARTA - The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) has determined 1 Shawwal 1442 to fall on May 13, 2021. This means that all Muhammadiyah congregations will be Eid on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Meanwhile, Nahdlatul Agama has not provided an official statement regarding 1 Shawwal 1442 H. Usually NU always coincides with an appointment from the Ministry of Religion.

Referring to the previous isbat session, the government determined 1 Ramadan 1442 H online and offline at the Ministry of Religion office. Before the isbat session, usually monitoring the position of the hilal will be carried out. Chaired by the Minister of Religion, MUI, and Commission VIII DPR.

Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the public has been reminded repeatedly to discipline health protocols during Eid al-Fitr because the COVID-19 pandemic is still threatening. Moreover, there are three new variants of the virus mutation that have now entered Indonesia.

In order to control the massive spread of COVID-19, the government has firmly issued a regulation on the ban on going home, which took effect yesterday, Thursday, May 6. The public was also warned not to crowd in the market for Eid shopping.

As Eid approaching, the DPR, PBNU and Muhammadiyah also appealed to the implementation of the Eid prayers to continue to prioritize health protocols. Meanwhile, the traveling estimate should be eliminated.

The community is also expected to limit their gathering activities during Eid al-Fitr holidays. This aims to protect the people of Indonesia at a time when the pandemic is not over.

The following is an appeal from the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1442 H:

DPR

Chairman of the Gerindra faction of the DPR, Ahmad Muzani, said that public awareness to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 was not high or low.

"Even if there is a chance we gather, for whatever reason we will definitely gather," said Muzani at the DPR / MPR building, Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday, May 6. A real example is the crowd in Tanah Abang, at stations and in the center of crowds in many areas. city ahead of Eid. Muzani said, it seemed like suddenly there was an atmosphere of freedom because after a long period of time being trapped by the fear of COVID-19. "So there is momentum to gather, and it includes the moment when we go home in a crowd, on planes, airports, stations, at crossings. What needs to be done to prevent COVID-19 is awareness regarding the dangers of COVID-19. And the willingness to sacrifice from each person, "explained the member of Commission I of the DPR. Therefore, the Secretary General of Gerindra asked the public to comply with the rules on the prohibition of going home. the chain of the spread of COVID-19. The Gerindra faction also hopes that people will guard themselves by sacrificing themselves not to crowd and gather. "Not going home is part of each of us to prevent the spread. Not gathering with relatives is part of preventing the spread. Because, it is easy for the spread of COVID-19 to gather in many people and in many places," he said. According to Muzani, the government needs to review to open tourist attractions. This is because a tourist spot is a place where it is possible to gather and could potentially become a source of new clusters. "If on the one hand we have all made sacrifices not to go home and not get together, there are opportunities to gather, then it is tempting for people to gather. the space for gathering should be narrowed down. At least with the nuclear family, "he said. Including Eid prayers on Eid al-Fitr and Takbiran nights. Muzani appealed to the traveling takbir should be abolished and carried out in their respective homes. "Id prayers in mosques must be assessed whether the green zone is. It must also pay attention to health protocols. Of course the prayer recommendation can be considered if it is done together because this still raises potential, "said Muzani.

PBNU

PBNU Secretary General Helmy Faishal Zaini appealed to the public not to go home before Eid to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases. "Homecoming as a medium for hospitality is a good tradition, but due to the pandemic situation, avoiding the risk of transmission, by not doing homecoming is more important," Helmy said to VOI, Thursday, May 6. According to him, friendship is one of the teachings that is highly recommended by Islam as well as a medium that can be used to reinforce the values of brotherhood. However, he said, friendship can be done in many ways. "In the context of facing a pandemic like today, friendship and halal bihalal can be done in ways that minimize physical contact as much as possible. Gathering can be done virtually," Helmy explained. " This in no way reduces the value and essence of friendship. Because the main thing is to connect feelings of affection, "continued the PKB politician.

Then, for the implementation of the Eid prayers in congregation on Eid al-Fitr, Thursday, May 13, it can be carried out with strict health protocols and in coordination with the government or the local COVID-19 Task Force.

"As for the takbiran, it can be done at each house without going around the village to avoid crowds in the midst of the pandemic," said Helmy Faishal.

Muhammadiyah

General Secretary (Sekum) PP Muhammadiyah, Abdul Mu'ti appealed to the public not to carry out the Eid prayers if the area where they live is still a pandemic emergency. This is to reduce crowds and control the spike in new COVID-19 cases. Moreover, there is a new variant of the virus mutation that has entered Indonesia. "First, we are trying to perfect our fast by carrying out the obligatory worship, namely paying zakat fitrah. Then second, we carry out the sunah muakad which means the recommended sunnah, namely Eid prayer. "Abdul Mu'ti said to VOI, Thursday, May 6." In a normal, safe situation, we are advised to pray Eid al-Fitr in the field but because it is still in a pandemic situation, if we live in an area that is not safe. It is better to carry out Eid prayers at home in congregation with family, "he continued. Then for a gathering visit, Mu'ti also advised the public to limit the tradition of greeting-greetings. It is better if, he said, that forgiveness can be done virtually using technology. "We should limit the hospitality that is usually carried out after the Eid prayer. Or even if it is really unsafe, we should carry out the friendship in other ways, for example. via virtual or telephone and other safe means, "explained Mu'ti. He also appealed to the public not to carry out traveling takbir activities at night before Eid Al-Fitr 2021. "People's habits such as traveling takbir and so on, should be eliminated," said Mu'ti.

Even if the takbir is at a mushalla, he continued, it should be limited to the number of people and the time of the takbiran.

"So there is no need for takbir all night long, in addition to disturbing the rest of the community it can also endanger health," explained Mu'ti. . The important thing is the syiar. If the intention is to worship Allah, of course the important thing is our devotion in worship, "said Abdul Mu'ti.

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