1,800 Students in West Aceh Hold Torch Parade to Welcome Ramadan
MEULABOH -- A total of 1,800 junior and senior high school students in West Aceh Regency took part in a torch parade organised by the West Aceh Scout District Branch in Meulaboh. The torch parade was held to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriyah/2026.
"This torch parade is a sign of our joy and readiness in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriyah," said West Aceh Deputy Regent Said Fadheil in a statement on Sunday (15/2/2026).
He said the torchlight carried by the Scout members not only illuminated the route traversed but also served as a symbol of enthusiasm, unity and the light of faith that must be continuously upheld in daily life.
Said stated that the parade was not merely an annual tradition but a moment to foster a sense of togetherness, strengthen fraternal bonds, and demonstrate that the younger generation of West Aceh is ready to welcome Ramadan with clean hearts and full spirit.
The West Aceh Regency Government called on the community to use the torch parade as an opportunity to strengthen character, discipline and responsibility, whilst creating an orderly, safe and joyful atmosphere within the community.
The local government also invited all residents to continually maintain social ties and strengthen Islamic fraternity so that worship conducted during the holy month of Ramadan may always receive blessings from Allah SWT.
The West Aceh Regency Government expressed its gratitude to the West Aceh Scout District Branch for continuing to organise positive, educational and religiously meaningful activities such as this.
"Let us welcome the holy month of Ramadan with a spirit of sincerity so that all of us, God willing, will become more pious people," Said stated.
"This torch parade is a sign of our joy and readiness in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriyah," said West Aceh Deputy Regent Said Fadheil in a statement on Sunday (15/2/2026).
He said the torchlight carried by the Scout members not only illuminated the route traversed but also served as a symbol of enthusiasm, unity and the light of faith that must be continuously upheld in daily life.
Said stated that the parade was not merely an annual tradition but a moment to foster a sense of togetherness, strengthen fraternal bonds, and demonstrate that the younger generation of West Aceh is ready to welcome Ramadan with clean hearts and full spirit.
The West Aceh Regency Government called on the community to use the torch parade as an opportunity to strengthen character, discipline and responsibility, whilst creating an orderly, safe and joyful atmosphere within the community.
The local government also invited all residents to continually maintain social ties and strengthen Islamic fraternity so that worship conducted during the holy month of Ramadan may always receive blessings from Allah SWT.
The West Aceh Regency Government expressed its gratitude to the West Aceh Scout District Branch for continuing to organise positive, educational and religiously meaningful activities such as this.
"Let us welcome the holy month of Ramadan with a spirit of sincerity so that all of us, God willing, will become more pious people," Said stated.