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        "msgid": "minister-umar-urges-muslims-to-strengthen-empathy-at-eid-1774165897",
        "date": "2026-03-22 14:30:38",
        "title": "Minister Umar urges Muslims to strengthen empathy at Eid",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesian Minister Umar emphasised that Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are opportunities to cultivate empathy, social awareness, and piety among Muslims, extending beyond mere fasting to building caring characters and maintaining values like discipline and honesty in daily life. He highlighted the spiritual significance of takbir recitations and urged the community to promote kindness and seek blessings through open-hearted actions that benefit others. Extending Eid greetings, the minister expressed hopes for peace and harmony across Indonesia as the celebration falls on 21 March this year.",
        "content": "<p>He said Ramadan is not only about fasting but also about building a\ncaring and empathetic character.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFasting is a process of building social awareness. Behind the hunger\nand thirst lies a message about empathy for others and concern for those\nin need,\u201d he said in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>He added that takbir recitations marking the end of Ramadan symbolize\nspiritual achievement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTrue victory is not merely returning to daily routines, but\nmaintaining piety,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Umar said Eid al-Fitr is also a moment to promote kindness and seek\nblessings, which come to those who open their hearts and benefit\nothers.<\/p>\n<p>He urged Muslims to maintain the values practiced during Ramadan,\nincluding discipline, honesty, and care, in their daily lives.<\/p>\n<p>Eid al-Fitr falls on March 21 this year.<\/p>\n<p>The minister also extended Eid greetings, expressing hope for peace\nand harmony in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: From palace to villages, Indonesia\u2019s Eid reflects\nunity<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo welcomes former leaders at Eid open house<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Hana Dewi, Raka Adji<\/p>",
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