Muslim worshippers gathered in eastern Indonesia to pray and mark Eid Al-Fitr, the holiday signifying the end of Ramadan today (May 12), despite government warnings against such gatherings.

Although the Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas advised worshippers to avoid mass prayer groups, the An-Nadzir congregation still gathered in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi.

The An-Nadzir congregation still requested worshippers observe health protocols by wearing masks, and the An-Nadzir congregation leader also appealed for support of government programs in breaking the COVID-19 chain.

Although the government has not yet performed the Eid Al-Fitr prayer 1442 Hijriah, the An-Nadzir congregation in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, has carried out the Eid Al-Fitr prayer according to monitoring and seeing its natural signs

Although the atmosphere of the Eid Al-Fitr prayer is still in an atmosphere of the Covid-19 pandemic, An-Nadzir congregation still pays attention to health protocols, even the An-Nadzir leader also appealed to all his congregations to continue to support government programs in breaking the covid-19 chain.

Hundreds of An-Nadzir congregants in Mawang Village, Bontomarannu District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi today held the Eid al-Fitr prayer 1442 hijriah.

Jamaah An-Nadzir chose the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Baitul Muqoddis mosque earlier than the government which stipulated 1 Shawwal to fall on Thursday tomorrow.

The determination of the fall of 1 syawal 1442 hijriah by the congregation of An-Nadzir was carried out after observing the journey of the moon, starting from the beginning of Ramadan, the 15th night of Ramadan, until three days before the end of Ramadan.

In addition to seeing natural signs and observing the journey of the moon, An-Nadzir also made observations by seeing the occurrence of peak tides in the sea.

According to the congregation An-Nadzir 1 Syawal had entered at around 13:00 WITA on Tuesday afternoon yesterday, but today has only been carrying out the Eid Al-Fitr prayer.


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"Based on the last sign of natural phenomena, especially the high tide of sea water, we gather to break our fast while waiting for a shawl as recommended by the Prophet.

As in general, after performing the Eid prayer, the congregation then listens to the Eid sermon.

Even though the atmosphere of the Eid Al-Fitr prayer is still in an atmosphere of the Covid-19 pandemic, An-Nadzir congregation still pays attention to health protocols, even the An-Nadzir leader also appealed to all his congregations to continue to support government programs in breaking the covid-19 chain.


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