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Photo Gallery: Jokowi, Kalla join Friday prayers with protesters, calm protesters
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President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Vice President Jusuf Kalla and Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto are escorted by Presidential Detail personnel in heavy rain at the State Palace on Dec. 2. (Presidential Press Office /File)
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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla made a bold, last minute decision to brave heavy rain and step out of the State Palace to join a huge crowd of protesters at the nearby National Monument (Monas) Park for Friday prayers.
Under heavy guard by presidential detail and police personnel, Jokowi and Kalla walked to Monas. Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto and Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saefuddin accompanied them.
The Friday prayers featured a sermon by Islam Defenders Front (FPI) chairman Rizieq Shihab, who appeared to urge protesters to hold a peaceful rally.
After the prayers, Jokowi ascended to the podium and delivered a short speech to thank clerics and protesters for rallying peacefully.
“Thank you for your prayers for the safety of the country. I appreciate everyone who has come and maintained order, so that the event can run well,” he said. (dmr)
