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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo carries his eldest son Gibran Rakabuming Raka during siraman, a Javanese traditional bathing ceremony that signifies an act of purification ahead of one’s wedding day. (Courtesy of Wedding Media Center/-)
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oko "Jokowi" Widodo has welcomed the arrival of his first grandson, born in Solo, Central Java on Thursday, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung confirmed.
Jolowi’s daughter-in-law Selvi Ananda, wife of his eldest son Gibran Rakabuming, gave birth to a son in Solo, Jokowi's hometown, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.
"Please pray that he will be a pious son and respectful to his parents. May he be granted with health and happiness," Pramono said in a text message to journalists.
Gibran and Selvi married on June 11, 2015. Gibran lives in Solo where he runs a catering and wedding business.
Jokowi is scheduled to leave for Solo this afternoon after they have attended the inauguration of a logistics center in Cakung, North Jakarta.
Jokowi smiled but gave no comment when journalists asked about his grandson. (rin)
