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Prabowo to host first palace 'open house' for Idul Fitri

Society 10 months ago

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Prabowo to host first palace 'open house' for Idul Fitri

Marking the first palace gathering of his presidency, the President is slated to host an Idul Fitri "open house" after performing the holiday prayers at Istiqlal Mosque on Monday morning.

Unworldly worship: Devoting the final days of Ramadan at Istiqlal

Lifestyle 10 months ago

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Unworldly worship: Devoting the final days of Ramadan at Istiqlal

Seeking God’s mercy during the holy fasting month, Muslims from across the country devote themselves to spiritual contemplation in the 10 days leading up to Idul Fitri at Jakarta’s grand mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, isolated from worldly distractions.

Indonesians pray for critically ill Pope Francis

Society 11 months ago

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Indonesians pray for critically ill Pope Francis

Indonesian Catholics have been sending prayers to Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia.

‘I am not perfect’: Jokowi apologizes for past mistakes

Politics 1 year ago

‘I am not perfect’: Jokowi apologizes for past mistakes

Speaking at a gathering on Thursday at Merdeka Palace, outgoing President Jokowi tearfully apologized for any mistakes his administration may have made over the course of his two-term presidency.

When chief security minister Mahfud leads prayers with politicians

Academia 2 years ago

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When chief security minister Mahfud leads prayers with politicians

Senior politicians respect Mahfud not because of his government position, but his clean and open mind.

Nepal's biggest stupa turns to biodegradable prayer flags

Environment 4 years ago

Nepal's biggest stupa turns to biodegradable prayer flags

Nepal’s largest stupa, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Tibetan Buddhism, was festooned with biodegradable prayer flags after devotees replaced the synthetic ones with a greener alternative.

The spirit of sacrifice

Editorial 4 years ago

The spirit of sacrifice

The global pandemic should humble all of us and remind us that irrespective of our faiths, we have limitations.

MUI advises Muslims to pray at home as Indonesia sees increasing COVID-19 cases

National 5 years ago

MUI advises Muslims to pray at home as Indonesia sees increasing COVID-19 cases

“Muslims in areas with a high number of [COVID-19] cases are advised to refrain from performing Friday and regular prayers in public places,” Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) deputy chairman Muhyiddin said on Thursday as quoted by tempo.co.

Muslims in Jakarta’s 33 red zones should avoid Idul Adha mass prayers

City 5 years ago

Muslims in Jakarta’s 33 red zones should avoid Idul Adha mass prayers

The Jakarta administration has called on all Muslims living in Jakarta’s red zones to avoid mass prayers during Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice), which is expected to fall on July 31, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Idul Adha festivities banned in COVID-19 ‘red zones’

National 5 years ago

Idul Adha festivities banned in COVID-19 ‘red zones’

The Religious Affairs Ministry has banned the public celebration of Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) in areas considered “unsafe from COVID-19” by their respective regional administrations.

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