Festivities galore<\/p>\n
On the eve of Idul Fitri, the celebratory spirit was in the
\nair as huge groups of people paraded around towns marking the end
\nof a month of fasting for Muslims.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, many people enjoyed the holiday, some praying and
\nvisiting family members, relatives, neighbors, while others were
\nasking and offering forgiveness for any wrongdoings.<\/p>\n
-- JP
\nPhoto A: Sea<\/p>\n
Antara\/Zarqoni<\/p>\n
SEA OF MUSIC: On board nearly 300 watercraft, young Muslims beat
\ndrums to herald Idul Fitri at Ancol in North Jakarta. Wednesday's
\nevent also was entered in the Indonesian Record Museum for its
\nlarge number of participants.<\/p>\n
Photo B: Yogya<\/p>\n
Antara\/Himawan<\/p>\n
FOR FUN: Children parade around with toys and kites in
\nYogyakarta.<\/p>\n
Photo C: Jakarta<\/p>\n
Antara\/Hermanus Prihatna<\/p>\n
JUNCTION PRAYER: Thousands of people take part in Idul Fitri
\nprayers held at a busy road junction in Senen, Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Photo D: Sutiyoso JP\/P.J.Leo
\nPhoto E: Dengue JP\/P.J.Leo<\/p>\n
WELL WISHERS: Several monks visit the house of Jakarta Governor
\nSutiyoso (second right) to wish him Idul Fitri greetings (photo
\nabove). Seven-year-old Laila (right) is accompanied by her
\ngrandfather Sarnali as she observes Idul Fitri at Budhi Asih
\nGeneral Hospital in East Jakarta because of dengue fever (photo
\nbelow).<\/p>\n
Photo F: Besuki<\/p>\n
Antara\/Irfan Ilmie<\/p>\n
CREATIVE MINDS: Children launch a hot air balloon, made of
\nplastic bags, after performing Idul Fitri prayers in Wateskroyo
\nvillage in East Java.<\/p>",
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