Indonesia tones down Eid celebration amid Covid-19 spike | Malay Mail

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JAKARTA, May 24 — Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, ushered in Aidilfitri today with toned down celebrations that broke away from traditions as part of the country’s effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Muslims in Indonesia have been forbidden from holding...

Indonesian Muslims take part in prayers at a mosque during Eid al-Fitr amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Lhokseumawe, Aceh May 24, 2020. — Picture by Antara Foto/Rahmad via Reuters

Only four areas where the pandemic is under control, namely Kota Bekusi , Kota Dumai Kabupaten Natuna and Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara are allowed to hold Aidilfitri prayers, on condition that social distancing is adhered to strictly. However, local media reported that Aidilfitri prayers were performed in congregation in several mosques in Indonesia including in Jakarta, raising concerns that this would give rise to new cluster of cases.The Indonesian government had imposed large-scale social restrictions since March, to deal with the spread of the virus.

 

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