Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Expresses Concern Over Global Conflicts
Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Malaysia, Dato Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo, expressed his concern over conflicts in various parts of the world that make it difficult for Muslims in conflict zones to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
Ambassador Iman Hascarya Kusumo conveyed this in his speech at the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah prayer event at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.
“This year’s Ramadan may feel heavier for some of us. While we strive to worship with devotion, our brothers and sisters in various parts of the world, such as Palestine and Iran, still face conflict situations that limit their space to perform worship peacefully,” said Ambassador Iman.
Ambassador Iman stated that Indonesian Muslims in Malaysia should join in praying for Muslims in conflict areas to be granted strength, resilience, and patience for the realisation of peace.
Furthermore, he said that Eid al-Fitr is a day eagerly awaited by all Muslims around the world. Eid al-Fitr is a moment that should be celebrated with full gratitude, joy, and pride.
He said that Ramadan teaches Muslims to always remember Allah SWT, increase faith and piety, and train oneself to restrain desires.
Moreover, Ramadan also teaches Muslims to have greater empathy for those less fortunate.
“May these values not stop only in this Ramadan month, but continue to be carried into our daily lives,” he said.
In particular, Ambassador Iman also extended his highest thanks and appreciation to all Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Malaysia, who have been a positive reflection of the nation abroad, by always upholding values of friendliness, maintaining manners, courtesy, mutual respect, and preserving togetherness among one another.
“In closing, I pray that Indonesia is always granted blessings, security, and peace by Allah SWT, and that we all are given health and happiness,” said Ambassador Iman.
After delivering his speech, Ambassador Iman apologised to the Indonesian citizens present at the KBRI Kuala Lumpur for not being able to join in performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer together at the embassy.
He had to proceed to the Istana Negara Malaysia to attend an invitation for congregational Eid al-Fitr prayers with the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.