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        "msgid": "eid-al-adha-2026-to-be-celebrated-simultaneously-mpr-leader-emphasises-unity-despite-organisational-1780708937",
        "date": "2026-05-17 20:59:50",
        "title": "Eid al-Adha 2026 to be Celebrated Simultaneously: MPR Leader Emphasises Unity Despite Organisational Differences",
        "author": "Ardito Ramadhan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI, Hidayat Nur Wahid, has praised the agreement among various Islamic organisations regarding the date for Eid al-Adha 2026. This consensus demonstrates a spirit of unity despite differing methodologies in determining the start and end of the Hijri calendar. He also encouraged Muslims to engage in more acts of worship during the first ten days of Zulhijah.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI, Hidayat Nur\nWahid, has expressed his appreciation for the agreement reached by all\nIslamic organisations during the <em>isbat<\/em> session to determine Eid\nal-Adha 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the simultaneous determination of Eid al-Adha 2026\ndemonstrates a spirit of unity that remains strong despite differences\nin methods used to determine the beginning and end of the Hijri\nmonth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite diverse backgrounds of organisations and differing\nmethodologies regarding the determination of the start and end of months\nin the Hijri calendar, we are still one. One community, one nation, one\ncountry,\u201d said Hidayat after attending the <em>isbat<\/em> session to\ndetermine 1 Zulhijah 1447 Hijri at the Ministry of Religious Affairs\noffice, Jakarta, Sunday (May 17, 2026).<\/p>\n<p>In addition to highlighting the importance of unity, Hidayat also\nreminded Muslims to make the most of the first ten days of Zulhijah by\nincreasing their good deeds.<\/p>\n<p>He quoted a hadith from Prophet Muhammad SAW about the virtues of\nthese days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no act of worship more beloved by Allah than acts of\nworship performed during the first ten days of the month of Zulhijah,\u201d\nsaid the politician from the Justice and Prosperity Party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also invite all Indonesian citizens, especially Muslims, to\nmaximise these first ten days to increase good deeds, strengthen ties,\nand make improvements for ourselves, for the nation, for the country,\nand for the community,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The member of Commission VIII of the DPR hopes that the spirit of\nunity will continue to be maintained despite differences in views\nregarding the determination of the beginning of the Hijri month.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven if we have differences, in reality, we are still one. <em>Fiqh\nal-ikhtilaf<\/em>, the jurisprudence for us to unite, is very important,\u201d\nsaid Hidayat.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was made during the <em>isbat<\/em> session after the\ngovernment combined the results of <em>hisab<\/em> and <em>rukyatul\nhilal<\/em> from 88 monitoring points spread throughout Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Central Executive Board of Muhammadiyah had also\nannounced that Eid al-Adha 2026 would fall on Wednesday, May 27,\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced\nfacts. Support the sustainability of quality journalism and enjoy\nad-free reading by subscribing to Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus\nnow.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eid-al-adha-2026-to-be-celebrated-simultaneously-mpr-leader-emphasises-unity-despite-organisational-1780708937",
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