I'tikaf at Istiqlal Mosque Ramadan 2026: Requirements and Registration

Masjid Istiqlal is again hosting i’tikaf during Ramadan this year. Registration for i’tikaf Ramadan 1447 H at Masjid Istiqlal has opened. Quoting the Instagram account @masjidistiqlal.official, i’tikaf Ramadan 2026 at Masjid Istiqlal is open to the public with a quota of 400 adherents (200 men and 200 women). Registration runs from 4-9 March 2026 and will close once the quota is full.

Here are the registration requirements:

• Physically and mentally healthy

• Intend to participate in the i’tikaf programme until the end of Ramadan (priority for those able to participate for the full 10 days)

• For participants aged over 60, a health certificate must be provided and they must be accompanied by a child/relative

• Participate in the series of activities prepared by the organising committee; participants must be at least 12 years old

• Willing to comply with the rules during the i’tikaf programme

Documents for the Ramadan 2026 i’tikaf registration at Masjid Istiqlal:

• Personal photo

• ID photo (KTP)

• Those aged 60-65 must upload a photo of a health certificate from a doctor

Registration links:

• Female participants: bit.ly/itikafistiqlal-perempuan

• Male participants: bit.ly/itikafistiqlal2026-lakilaki

When is Eid al-Fitr 2026?

Based on the Joint Decree (SKB) of the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Manpower, and the Minister for Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform No. 1497 of 2025 (and No. 1497 of 2025, No. 2 of 2025, and No. 5 of 2025) concerning National Holidays and Combined Leave 2026, Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected to fall on 21 March 2026.

Nevertheless, the government will hold an isbat session to officially determine the date of Eid al-Fitr 2026 or 1 Shawwal 1447 H. The isbat session will be organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) RI.

Quoting from the Kemenag website, the schedule for the isbat session determining 1 Shawwal 1447 H is as follows:

• Day, date: Thursday, 19 March 2026

• Time: Starting at 16:00 WIB

• Location: H.M. Rasjidi Auditorium, Ministry of Religious Affairs Office, Jakarta

Unlike the government, Muhammadiyah has already set the date for Eid al-Fitr 2026. According to the Muhammadiyah Circular and the Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT) 1447 H, Muhammadiyah sets 1 Shawwal 1447 H (Eid al-Fitr) falling on Friday, 20 March 2026.

This Eid al-Fitr dating applies to all of Indonesia because Muhammadiyah’s calculation uses universal astronomical data.