JAKARTA - Cross-faith prayers led by religious leaders in Indonesia were held at the New Year's Eve at TMII in East Jakarta on Wednesday night for victims of flash flood and landslides in Sumatra.
Religious leaders from Islam, Protestant Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism alternated in praying for the unity and unity of the nation.
In addition, religious leaders prayed especially for brothers who are currently experiencing disasters in the form of natural disasters, especially in Sumatra and several other areas.
This interfaith prayer is hoped to be granted and become a strength for brothers who are currently affected by disasters to remain enthusiastic.
On New Year's Eve, the Management of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) also raised donations through QRIS which was displayed in front of the entertainment stage for Sumatran residents affected by the flash flood and landslide disasters.
After the prayers were offered together, the visitors and the host sang the song "We See Mother Earth" together.
Previously, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, said that Jakarta would become a space for empathy and prioritizing solidarity for people affected by disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra on New Year's Eve 2026.
"For this reason, the theme taken in welcoming the new year is also different from usual. This time it takes the theme 'Jakarta Global City: From Jakarta With Love'," said Pramono as quoted by Antara.
Pramono said that one of the events presented during the New Year's Eve was praying together so that the disaster that occurred could be resolved immediately.
"We really held an event that did contemplation, praying together. Because whatever disaster happens, hopefully we can overcome it well soon," he said.
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