While uttering the "takbir, tahlil, and tahmid" (praises to God), Baswedan beat a drum, which was made of leather.
Before arriving in Petamburan, the governor joined the takbiran at the front yard of South Jakarta Mayor`s Office.
People rushed to shake hands and take pictures (with Baswedan) when the governor went towards the stage for the "takbiran."
"(Are you) happy with the `takbiran` here?, God willing, we will continue maintaining this tradition," he pointed out, adding "Let`s run (takbiran) safely. Tomorrow, we want to practice Eid prayer well without any shortcomings," he disclosed.
Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran D-Day (1439 H) on Friday (June 15), after the Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin declared Eid through Isbat or confirmation hearing about Eid.
Saifuddin made the remarks at a press conference after he presided over the Isbat gathering at his office here on Thursday.
The Religious Affairs Ministry declares Eid al-Fitr or 1 Syawal (Lebaran D-Day/1439 H) through the Isbat gathering every year.
Reporter: Susylo Asmalyah
Editor: Bustanuddin
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