The Face of Victory: When the Palace Opens and Nusantara is Cloaked in Harmony
A true victory celebrated in harmony, resilience, and profound gratitude under the canopy of Nusantara’s sky.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The echoes of takbir resounding since Friday evening reached their peak on Saturday morning (21/3). Under the Nusantara sky, millions of Muslims across Indonesia performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah with deep devotion. This celebration refers to the determination of the Sidang Isbat led by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar the day before.
Eid 2026 is not merely an annual calendar routine. It emerges as a portrait of a nation increasingly mature in managing diversity and the challenges of the times.
From the centre of government at Merdeka Palace, which opened its doors to the people, to the devotional prayers offered on tarps and emergency tents by disaster survivors, the first day of Eid al-Fitr presents a narrative of humanity that transcends barriers of difference.
Openness in the palace complex
The grounds of the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex began to be filled with citizens from dawn. People from various strata queued orderly to participate in the open house.
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto greeted those who came, a step seen as a strong signal of an inclusive and open leadership style.
This moment is not merely a protocol ceremony, but a space for communication that brings together leader and people in a familial atmosphere.
For the President, this year’s Eid al-Fitr is a crucial momentum to strengthen unity among all elements of the nation once again.
He views national unity as a strategic instrument as well as the main capital for Indonesia in facing the dynamics of the global economy full of uncertainties.
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi ensured that this event fully prioritises accessibility for the wider public.
Interestingly, the President specifically instructed that ministers and state officials not be burdened with protocol obligations to attend formally at the Palace.
This policy was taken so that state servants could celebrate the holiday with their respective families, while the main stage at the Palace is fully dedicated to interactions between the leader and his people.
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