President Prabowo Opens Palace for Halal Bi Halal, Welcomes Public for Gathering

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya delivers a press statement to the media crew in Medan city, North Sumatra province, on Friday (03/20).

President Prabowo Subianto will open the Jakarta Presidential Palace to the public during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri. This event will include a halal bihalal (traditional gathering after Eid al-Fitr) with the public, demonstrating the President’s openness and closeness to the public.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, in a statement to the media crew in Medan city, North Sumatra province, on Friday (3/20), said that the event is planned to take place in the afternoon after the President returns from a series of Eid al-Fitr activities in Aceh province.

“After that (from Aceh), the President will return to Jakarta. Then, at the palace, we’ll likely be preparing a halal bihalal for all people who wish to visit,” said Cabinet Secretary Teddy.

He further explained that the State Palace will be open to the public after the Dhuhr prayer until the afternoon, with an arranged visit scheme to ensure public comfort. It is estimated that around 5,000 visitors will attend the event, with areas both inside and outside the Palace being arranged to accommodate the public’s enthusiasm.

“It’s around 5,000 (people), like last year. We have prepared some space inside. If there’s not enough space, the Minister of State Secretary has also set up a tent outside. So, the public will take turn to enter the palace,” he said.

During the event, a variety of typical Eid al-Fitr dishes will be prepared with a family-friendly atmosphere for visitors. Furthermore, several entertainment programs, especially for children, will be provided.

“There will be lunch provided, a warm gathering, ketupat (rice cakes) served, and so on. The palace will be open to the public from noon until afternoon. Like last year, the palace will be open to the public. A variety of food and entertainments for children will be prepared,” he said.

This event is expected to create a moment of togetherness between the Government and public during Eid al-Fitr, while also strengthening the values ​​of friendship and national unity. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (JAS/AW)