Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto called on Indonesians, especially Muslims, to make Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri a momentum to foster solidarity.
In his official speech broadcast by the Press, Media, and Information Bureau (BPMI) of the Presidential Secretariat on Sunday, the president also extended his wishes for a joyous Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri to Muslims across Indonesia and globally.
"After a full month of fasting during Ramadan, the time has come for us to celebrate victory. Eid al-Fitr is a sacred occasion to forgive each other, strengthen ties, and reaffirm our commitment as individuals to be better and more patient towards others," he remarked in an official broadcast on Sunday.
He then urged citizens to transform the celebration into a source of strength for national unity.
"I invite all Indonesian people everywhere to use this Eid al-Fitr occasion as (a source of) strength to reinforce national unity, enhance social solidarity, and build a more just, prosperous, and civilized future for Indonesia, for the welfare of all Indonesian people," he stated.
In the same speech, the president also expressed his apologies during this Eid celebration momentum.
"Minal aidin wal faidzin. I seek forgiveness for any mistakes I made," he stated.
Earlier, the Ministry of Religious Affairs determined that Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri falls on Monday.
"1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri falls on Monday, March 31, 2025 AD," Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar stated in the Press Conference for the Isbat Session of 1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri in Jakarta on Saturday (March 29).
On Monday morning, the head of state performed his Eid prayers at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and several ministers of the Red and White Cabinet.
After the Eid prayers, the president will hold an open house at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, starting at 9:00 a.m. local time.
Prabowo has extended invitations to former presidents and vice presidents, state officials, ambassadors, representatives of international institutions, religious figures, community leaders, and the general public for the open house event to celebrate Eid at the Merdeka Palace.
