President strikes drum to start takbiran

SBY PRESIDENCY

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono struck a drum to start a national event marking the eve of Idul Fitri festivity or takbiran at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Jakarta on Thursday night.

The President struck the 1-meter diameter drum for 15 seconds after Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali opened the event.

Afterwards, the President conveyed Idul Fitri greetings to the entire Indonesian nation.

"On behalf of the state, the government and myself, with the spirit of Ramadhan victory, and the spirit of unity and brotherhood, let me send you Idul Fitri 1431 Hijriah greetings," he said.

The President and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono arrived at the mosque at 8 pm. Vice President Boediono and Madame Herawati also joined the presidential entourage.

The high-ranking government officials and political party figures also attending the event included Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Priyo Budi Santoso, Minister/State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, Chief Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Djoko Suyanto, Minister of Marine and Fisheries Affairs Fadel Muhammad, State Enterprises Minister Mustafa Abubakar, Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali, Coordinating Minister for People`s Welfare Agung Laksono, and General Chairman of Golkar Party Aburizal Bakrie.

The event was also attended by at least 15,000 mosque representatives of Jakarta and environs.

The national event bearing the theme "Islam Brings Peace" was preceded by reading phrases of the Koran, followed by an address by the event`s chief organizer Priyo Budi Santoso and Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali (source: Antara)

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