Lebaran Belongs to All: Heartwarming Story of Ursuline Monks and Nuns in Malang City

A refreshing moment occurred in the Jaksa Agung Suprapto Street area, Malang City, East Java. Near Cor Jesu Catholic School, Muslims and Catholics shook hands and exchanged forgiveness during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 H celebration.

This unique moment was captured by Fiona Puspa via her Twitter/X account @kimmymatcha on Saturday (21/3). In the area near Cor Jesu School, Muslims performed Eid prayers. Usually, after the prayers, the priest from Cor Jesu School gives a brief address.

The tradition continued with a circular gathering, handshakes, and mutual forgiveness. Naturally, Muslims together with students residing in the Cor Jesu dormitory, the priest, as well as monks and nuns also warmly celebrated Lebaran.

“This is also near the Ursuline Convent, so there are many monks and nuns. Everyone came down to shake hands,” said Fiona Puspa to Media Indonesia on Saturday (21/3).

The warm moment in Malang City, where the priest, monks, nuns, and Muslims shook hands and exchanged forgiveness during Eid al-Fitr at Cor Jesu School, underscores interfaith tolerance.

According to Fiona, this interfaith tradition has been ongoing for a long time, even since her father’s childhood, who was born in 1968. This moment serves as an example of harmonisation and tolerance among religious communities in Malang City.