"Hopefully, this Eid will be a means for Muslims in Indonesia to maintain tolerance and togetherness, both in carrying out worship and in society," he said at a press conference on the isbat (confirmation) session of 1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri in Jakarta on Saturday.
The government has set March 31, 2025, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr based on the results of the direct observation of the hilal by the ministry.
The determination was also agreed upon by the majority of Islamic religious organizations in Indonesia, including Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah.
Following the announcement, Minister Umar encouraged Muslims to perfect their worship during the remaining days of Ramadan.
"Let us cleanse ourselves and not add any more sins. Hopefully, this is our best month of Ramadan, which, God willing, will lead us to enter the gates of heaven," he said.
On the same occasion, chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), K.H. Abdullah Jaidi, advised Muslims to transform personal piety into social piety.
The momentum of Eid al-Fitr, he said, must be used as a momentum of togetherness marked by helping each other, respecting, and appreciating each other by religious communities in Indonesia.
"Hopefully, this moment of Eid al-Fitr will be a positive value in our caring movement, in society, nation, and state," he added.
Translator: Sean Filo Muhamad, Yashinta Difa
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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