Weaving Harmony Amid Diversity and Rain
Vice Regent of Nabire, Burhanuddin Pawennari, has called on all residents to make the Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah moment an opportunity to strengthen interfaith harmony and maintain social harmony amid the diversity of ethnicities, religions, and cultures that characterise Nabire Regency.
In his speech during the Idul Fitri prayer at the Grand Al Falah Mosque in Nabire on Saturday (21/3/2026), Burhanuddin stated that Idul Fitri is a moment to return to one’s true nature, shaping a cleaner, more patient, and caring personality towards others.
He emphasised that the local government continues to encourage the community to uphold Ramadan values such as sincerity, patience, togetherness, and social care in everyday life.
“Make differences a strength to bond brotherhood, not as a separator,” said Burhanuddin. He also invited residents to maintain security and order as well as strengthen family ties in the Lebaran atmosphere. According to him, as a pluralistic area, Nabire is a shared home, so the spirit of togetherness, unity, and mutual respect must be continuously nurtured as the main capital for regional development.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of Nabire Regency, KH Rohimin Abdul Rahman, who served as the khatib for the Id prayer, urged Muslims to reflect on the meaning of Ramadan in post-Lebaran life, including maintaining relationships with God and fellow humans. He stressed the importance of social care for those in need so that the joy of Idul Fitri can be felt evenly.
The Id prayer in Nabire proceeded solemnly despite heavy rain pouring since the morning. Thousands of residents still flocked to the mosque to perform worship, showing high enthusiasm in welcoming the Eid celebration.
In a separate location in Palu, Central Sulawesi – Thousands of Muslims in Palu City performed Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah prayer at Vatulemo Field on Saturday morning (21/3/2026). Congregants began filling the field since 06.20 WITA by walking or using vehicles, then laid out prayer mats and chanted takbir together. The Id prayer started at 07.00 WITA with Ali bin Hasan Al Jufri acting as the khatib.
In his sermon, Ali reminded that there is no guarantee for every Muslim to meet Ramadan again next year, so the moment of parting with the holy month must become a profound reflection. He conveyed four important points as provisions for Muslims after Ramadan.