Religious, Public Figures Express Hope for More Prosperous Indonesia

Guests attend the National Zikr and Prayer for the 79th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence at Merdeka Palace Front Yard in Jakarta, Thursday (08/01).

Religious and public figures, Thursday (08/01), attended the National Zikr and Prayer for the 79th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence in Jakarta, an opening of the series of events to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence anniversary.

WS Sunarta Hidayat from the Indonesian Supreme Council for the Confucian Religion (MATAKIN) expressed appreciation for the event.

“We pray to God that our leaders are blessed with strength and physical and mental abilities leading this big country so that they can execute their tasks as best as possible, which will eventually bring success and happiness to us all,” he said.

Echoing a similar sentiment, Father Agustinus Heri Wibowo, the Executive Secretary of the Interreligious and Interfaith Relations Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia, also praised the prayer event.

“It means that for 79 years we have become more mature and greater. I hope the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia continues to advance and becomes more prosperous and all of its people are protected from all kinds of danger and threat,” he said.

In addition to religious figures, the general public also attended the event. Fadholi Jamil, a guest from Pamulang, expressed hope that Indonesia will be more peaceful, safe, and prosperous.

Likewise, Kosim Nurseha, a guest from North Jakarta, stated that the event is a good momentum to maintain national sovereignty while expressing a similar hope.

“I hope Indonesia becomes a great country that is blessed with God’s mercy,” he said.

(BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/DNS) (DH/MMB)