MEULABOH - The West Aceh Regency Government together with the regional leadership communication forum (forkompimda) prohibits people in their area from celebrating the New Year's Eve on December 31, 2025.
"Considering the culture and local wisdom of the people of Aceh based on Islamic Sharia, it is called for Muslims and people in West Aceh not to celebrate the New Year's Eve in 2026," said the Regent of West Aceh, Tarmizi, quoted by Antara, Monday, December 22.
Bupati Tarmizi mengatakan pemerintah daerah juga melarang masyarakat di daerahnya agar tidak menjual, membakar petasan atau mercon serta kembang api atau sejenisnya saat malam pergantian tahun.
The local government also prohibits people or traders from selling trumpets and prohibits blowing trumpets or other types during the new year's change.
The West Aceh Regency Government also prohibits the public from carrying out vehicle convoy activities that can interfere with other road users, and asks the public, including the younger generation, to jointly maintain security, order, and tranquility in West Aceh.
"For hotel entrepreneurs, shopping centers, malls and tourist attractions and other public places, it is prohibited to facilitate all types of New Year's Eve celebrations," said Tarmizi.
"If anyone is caught violating or ignoring the call, legal action will be taken in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations," said Tarmizi.
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