Observing Islamic holidays

Observing Islamic holidays

From Pikiran Rakyat

With regard to the two Islamic holy days -- Idul Fitri and Idul Adha -- each of which is observed on different days by Muslims here, I call on all Muslims in Indonesia and around the world to unite in celebrating them on the same dates.

I know that would be hard to do, but we should have one revered religious leader or institution who could enable us to have a Muslim identity and be proud of it. It is not easy to celebrate these holy days on different days or fast on days when fasting is forbidden.

I am expecting some explanation on this from the related authority.

IRDHON HUSNI, Bandung