DENPASAR – Muslims in Denpasar echoed the spirit of religious moderation in the implementation of the 1447 Hijriah Eid prayer which took place in the Lumintang Square, Saturday, March 21.
The Khatib of the prayer, Masrur, emphasized the importance of balance between the relationship with God (hablun minallah) and the relationship with fellow human beings (hablun minannas) in a multi-faceted community life.
“This is about how we live side by side. Not only worshiping God, but also maintaining good relations with others,” he said in a sermon reported by Antara, Saturday, March 21.
He assessed Bali as a real example of religious moderation practices that have been going on for a long time. Bali is known as an area with diversity that is able to live harmoniously without religious-based conflicts.
One of the tangible manifestations of this tolerance is seen in the implementation of the Id Prayer, where Muslims are not only facilitated by the committee, but also assisted by security by the pecalang – Bali Hindu customary officers – who synergize with the police to maintain the smooth running of the event.
It is estimated that around 5,000 pilgrims will fill Lumintang Square this year. The increase in the number of participants shows the high enthusiasm of the people, especially because this Eid al-Fitr moment is close to the celebration of Nyepi Day.
Many of the attendees were Muslim residents who live in Bali or do not return home. After prayers, they continued the tradition of socializing with family and relatives.
One of the pilgrims, Valentina Septa, admitted to being impressed by the atmosphere of togetherness in Bali. The woman from the Netherlands said that the experience of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in Bali felt warmer and more inclusive than in her country.
“In the Netherlands, everything is for yourself, but here it feels more alive and connected,” he said.
The celebration of Eid al-Fitr in Denpasar this time is not only a moment of worship, but also a strong reflection of tolerance and harmony in diversity in Indonesia.
