Mayor Of Gibran Ahead Of 1 Ramadan: Not Allowed To Break Together, Open House Is Not Allowed Either

Wali Kota Surakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka. (Antara)

SURAKARTA - The Surakarta City Government agreed with the central government to relax the activities of people who worship during the month of Ramadan 2022. However, of course, by maintaining discipline in health protocols (prokes).

Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka said, one of the easing, namely in the implementation of Tarawih Prayers.

"Please, please go to your respective mosques, the important thing is to keep your distance and wear masks. A little crowd is okay, the important thing is that the process is maintained," he said in Solo, Friday April 1.

Regarding restrictions on the number of congregation members in each place of worship during Tarawih, he said, there would be easing given.

"Usually the first Tarawih is crowded, yes, we relaxed a bit, it's okay to wear a mask," he said, as reported by Antara.

In addition, places to eat are still welcome to operate during Ramadan, including sellers of takjil or iftar food.

"Many takjil sellers are not po-po (that's okay). For those who sell takjil, the important thing is the process, if you sell masks, you continue to wear them. If you can, the food is ready-to-eat and closed," he said.

However, he appealed to the public not to carry out iftar activities together in advance. In addition, open houses or the tradition of receiving guests during Eid are also not allowed.

"You can't open it together, you can't open an open house either," he said.

He asked the public to immediately follow the booster vaccination so that their immune system increases. "Don't forget the booster vaccine, it's close to 40 percent (the achievement of booster vaccination in Solo, ed). Before going home with the booster," he said.