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Electric Torch Parade Brightens Muharram Festival in Jakarta

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jakarta's Provincial Government organized a Muharram Festival on June 14-15 to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1448 Hijriah.
  • The festival combined spiritual education with cultural arts, featuring an electric torch parade and performances.
  • The event, held at Taman Bendera Pusaka in Kebayoran Baru, was opened by the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Rano Karno.

The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta hosted the Muharram Festival 1448 Hijriah on June 14 and 15, marking the Islamic New Year with a blend of spiritual education and cultural arts. The event aimed to provide a meaningful commemoration of the new year.

Central to the festival was a vibrant electric torch parade, where residents carried illuminated torches through Taman Bendera Pusaka in Kebayoran Baru. This visual spectacle added a festive atmosphere to the occasion.

The festival featured various activities, including religious education and cultural performances. Attendees were also treated to a video mapping show and a performance by religious singer Hadad Alwi, enhancing the celebratory mood. The event was officially opened by the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Rano Karno, who participated in the festivities.

The Muharram Festival provided a platform for the community to engage with Islamic traditions and cultural expressions, fostering a sense of togetherness in celebrating the start of the new Islamic year.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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