Asking Central Java Residents To Hold Longing For Prayers At Mosques, Ganjar Pranowo: Hopefully This Is The Last Eid During The Pandemic

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo prays Eid al-Adha at the governor's official residence (Photo: ANTARA/HO-Humas Central Java Provincial Government)

Central Java - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo said that following the government's advice by staying at home is also a form of sacrifice for mutual safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"There is another lesson because this is Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Kurban. We also offer this sacrifice, not only by slaughtering animals, but let's just stay at home. It feels really hard for us not to pray together, this is our contribution so that there are no more crowds. also make sacrifices to save themselves and others," said Ganjar after carrying out the Eid prayer at the Central Java Governor's official residence, Antara, Tuesday, July 20.

Ganjar does not deny, there is an extraordinary longing felt by the community, especially in the momentum of a holiday like this. Moreover, this is the second Eid that is celebrated by the community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We all must feel an extraordinary longing, being able to pray in congregation in the mosque or the field. This is the second year that Muslims cannot celebrate Eid al-Adha prayers in congregation with the community. Stay at home, there must be a different feeling," he said.

Ganjar also thanked the people of Central Java, community leaders, and ulama who had helped educate residents. He hopes this is the last Eid to be celebrated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Hopefully what we have done brings good results to help resolve the problems related to this corona," he said.