Parades banned along main roads

Parades banned along main roads

JAKARTA: Those wishing to participate in takbiran parades on
the eve of Idul Fitri should avoid the main thoroughfares of Jl.
Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta, Jakarta Police
warned.

"Takbiran parade participants should remain in their own
areas, should not drive in long convoys and should make sure they
wear safety helmets," Jakarta Police traffic division head Sr.
Comr. Djoko Susilo was quoted by Detikcom as saying.

He said that participants should also not use trucks and
pickups, sit on top of vehicles' roofs or use sirens and flashing
lights.

In takbiran parades people usually cram onto the backs of
trucks and cruise through the city, beating drums and chanting
praises to God to mark the end of Ramadhan. -- JP