Airlangga: United And Healthy Indonesia Can Rise

General Chairperson of the Golkar Party DPP Airlangga Hartarto conveyed messages for party cadres on the commemoration of Eid al-Adha 1442 H/2021 AD as broadcast in his official video accessed in Jakarta, Tuesday (20/7/2021). ANTARA/Genta Tenri Mawangi

JAKARTA - In commemorating the Eid al-Adha, Tuesday, July 20, the General Chair of the Golkar Party, Airlangga Hartarto, hopes that the Indonesian people can unite to face the COVID-19 pandemic.

"As the General Chair of the Golkar Party DPP, my directive to all Golkar Party leaders and cadres throughout Indonesia, make the momentum of Eid al-Adha 1442 H which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic as a great effort to unite and share with others," Airlangga said as quoted from the party's official video broadcast received in Jakarta, Tuesday.

My family and I, along with the big family of the Golkar Party, wish you a happy Eid Al-Adha 1442 H. Let's make the momentum of Eid al-Adha which takes place during this pandemic as an effort to be grateful, unite, and share. pic.twitter.com/qjwExNOPH2

— Airlangga Hartarto (@airlangga_hrt) July 20, 2021

He explained that the slaughter of sacrificial animals, which is the main ritual of Eid al-Adha, is an opportunity for all Muslims in the country to work together and help each other, considering that the pandemic has given many difficulties to the community, especially in the economic sector.

"COVID-19 has forced us to follow health protocols, wear masks, maintain distance, stay away from crowds, and in fact it has a wide socio-economic impact," said the General Chairperson of the Golkar Party DPP, who currently serves as the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

In the midst of various limitations, he also invited all party cadres and the community in the country to always pray for safety.

"Let's celebrate the Day of Sacrifice by being grateful and praying, raising our hands, hoping for forgiveness and asking Allah SWT so that the Indonesian people are always protected, given guidance, kindness, and safety, and the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted from the Indonesian people," he said.

Airlangga, through the same broadcast, also expressed his hope that the Indonesian people could strengthen unity in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"United and healthy. God willing, our nation will rise, prosper, and be blessed," he added.

The government on July 10, 2021 set Eid al-Adha 1442 H/2021 AD to be commemorated on Tuesday (20/7).

The government through the Minister of Religion has also issued Circular Letter Number 17 of 2021 concerning the Temporary Elimination of Worship in Places of Worship, Takbiran Nights, Eid al-Adha Prayers, and Technical Instructions for the Implementation of Sacrifice 1442 H/2021 AD in areas where emergency community activity restrictions (PPKM) are implemented.