Haedar Nashir Urges Muhammadiyah Members in Bali to Observe Takbir at Home
Haedar Nashir, Chairman of Muhammadiyah’s Central Board (PP), has urged Muhammadiyah members in Bali Province to conduct takbir celebrations at home. This measure is intended to respect the observance of Nyepi Day, the Hindu Day of Silence.
“Specifically for Muhammadiyah members and mosque administrators of Muhammadiyah in Bali, in the spirit of tolerance, we request that you refrain from conducting takbir processions or using loudspeakers for takbir,” Haedar stated at the offices of the Muhammadiyah Central Board in Yogyakarta on Monday, 16 March 2026.
“It is perfectly acceptable to conduct takbir this time at individual homes,” Haedar urged.
Muhammadiyah has announced that Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriyah will fall on Friday, 20 March. This determination has the potential to differ from the government’s official date. The government is scheduled to hold the isbat session (official moon-sighting meeting) on Thursday, 19 March.
“On behalf of Muhammadiyah’s Central Board, we announce that Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal 1447 Hijriyah will fall on Friday, 20 March 2026,” said Haedar.
“Should there be a difference in the Eid al-Fitr date, we respect this and request mutual understanding,” Haedar stressed.
Despite the potential difference in the determination of Eid al-Fitr, Haedar requested that this should not become an issue if the dates differ. He expressed hope that public spaces could still facilitate Eid prayers even if observed on different days.
“All public spaces should be made available for Eid al-Fitr celebrations, whether for Muhammadiyah members or other Muslims observing different prayer times,” Haedar explained.
“More importantly, let us use Eid al-Fitr as an opportunity—in both unity and difference—to implement the enlightening sources of religion in our lives,” he added.
Meanwhile, regarding the Hindu holy celebrations, Bali is observing public holidays and dispensations to allow Hindus in Bali to observe their sacred religious days according to their dharma (duty).
According to the Circular Letter from the Governor of Bali No. B.30.800.1.6.2/61594/PK/BKPSDM on National Public Holidays and Joint Leave in 2026, the following is the holiday schedule for Nyepi 2026 in Bali:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Tawur Kesanga Holy Day
Thursday, 19 March 2026: Nyepi Holy Day Caka 1948
Friday, 20 March 2026: Ngembak Geni Holy Day