Thousands of members of Indonesia’s second-largest Islamic organization Muhammadiyah, held mass prayers across Bali after declaring that Idul Fitri fell on Friday, while the government announced that the end of Ramadan fell on Saturday.

Husnul Fahmi, Muhammadiyah Bali provincial branch (PWM Bali), has called on members to uphold tolerance toward Balinese Hindus, who had just celebrated Nyepi, which was observed with 24 hours of silence on Thursday.

The Eid prayers began on Friday morning at several locations in Bali, including the Niti Mandala Renon Park in Denpasar, as well as in Buleleng, Jembrana, Tabanan, and Klungkung.    

“Although it started with a light drizzle, the Eid prayer went smoothly, safely and orderly with the support of the local administration and pecalang [traditional Balinese security guards],” Husnul said on Friday, as quoted by Antara.  

“In line with instructions from the central [government], we performed takbiran [eve of Idul Fitri celebrations] at home last night, even though we were permitted to go to the nearest mosque. This is the result of the collaboration and harmony we have fostered that should be maintained among fellow Muslims,” he added.  

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