Arema FC Holds A Joint Prayer Commemoration Of 40 Days Of The Eradication Tragedy

Aremania offered a prayer for the deceased at Gate 13 of Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, East Java (photo: Antara)

Arema FC will hold a joint and tahlil prayer to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the tragedy that occurred at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, East Java on October 1, 2022, which killed 135 people.

Commissioner of PT Arema Aremania Bersatu Berkpresasi Indonesia (PT AABBI), Tatang Dwi Arifianto in Malang City, East Java, Wednesday said that the series of joint and tahlil prayers will begin on November 10, 2022 starting at 09.00 WIB.

"Prayers and tahlill to pray for the victims who died in the tragedy of Kanjuruhan, will be carried out after Ashar," Tatang said as quoted by Antara, Wednesday.

Tatang explained, in the morning the series of activities will begin with the Khataman of the Al Quran and then proceed with prayer together and tahlil with ustads from the Sunan Kalijogo Foundation, Blimbing District, Malang City.

According to him, all players, coaches, officials, employees and management of Arema FC will participate in this activity. In addition, the joint and tahlil prayer is also planned to be followed by Singo Edan supporters who are commonly called Aremania.

"In addition to prayers for the victims who died, we also pray for healing for those who are injured," he said.

He added, besides that, he also hopes that Aremania's demands to thoroughly investigate the incident can be fulfilled soon. The series of activities will be held at the Arema FC Office, Jalan Mayjend Pandjaitan, Malang City.

"We pray that Aremania's demands and desires will be resolved immediately," he said.

On October 1, there was a riot after the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya with a final score of 2-3 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency. The defeat caused a number of supporters to fall and enter the field area.

The riots grew even bigger where a number of flares were thrown, including other objects. Joint security officers from the police and the TNI tried to dispel the supporters and eventually used tear gas.

As a result of the incident, 135 people were reported to have died from fractures, trauma to the head and neck and asphysia or reduced oxygen levels in the body. In addition, it was also reported that hundreds of people suffered minor injuries including serious injuries.