Festivities galore

On the eve of Idul Fitri, the celebratory spirit was in the air as huge groups of people paraded around towns marking the end of a month of fasting for Muslims.

On Thursday, many people enjoyed the holiday, some praying and visiting family members, relatives, neighbors, while others were asking and offering forgiveness for any wrongdoings.

-- JP Photo A: Sea

Antara/Zarqoni

SEA OF MUSIC: On board nearly 300 watercraft, young Muslims beat drums to herald Idul Fitri at Ancol in North Jakarta. Wednesday's event also was entered in the Indonesian Record Museum for its large number of participants.

Photo B: Yogya

Antara/Himawan

FOR FUN: Children parade around with toys and kites in Yogyakarta.

Photo C: Jakarta

Antara/Hermanus Prihatna

JUNCTION PRAYER: Thousands of people take part in Idul Fitri prayers held at a busy road junction in Senen, Central Jakarta.

Photo D: Sutiyoso JP/P.J.Leo Photo E: Dengue JP/P.J.Leo

WELL WISHERS: Several monks visit the house of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso (second right) to wish him Idul Fitri greetings (photo above). Seven-year-old Laila (right) is accompanied by her grandfather Sarnali as she observes Idul Fitri at Budhi Asih General Hospital in East Jakarta because of dengue fever (photo below).

Photo F: Besuki

Antara/Irfan Ilmie

CREATIVE MINDS: Children launch a hot air balloon, made of plastic bags, after performing Idul Fitri prayers in Wateskroyo village in East Java.