Jokowi Prays Eid al-Adha at Solo's Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, accompanied by his wife Iriana, participated in the Eid al-Adha prayers on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo, Central Java. The couple arrived at the mosque shortly before 6 a.m., with Widodo wearing a cream-colored koko shirt, a brown woven sarong, and a black peci cap. Iriana was already in prayer attire.

Several family members joined the former president, including his brother-in-law Anwar Usman and Usman's wife, Idayati. Other siblings of Widodo were also present. Widodo's arrival drew the attention of the many worshippers who had gathered at the mosque early that morning, with some citizens greeting him and taking photos.

The Eid al-Adha prayer service commenced at 6:30 a.m. The mosque's management had prepared 71 sacrificial animals, comprising 54 cows and 17 goats, for the occasion. Notably, one cow was a donation from Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The handover of these animals was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, with the slaughtering planned for Thursday and Friday, May 28-29, 2026.

In conjunction with the Eid al-Adha celebration, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is hosting a "Festival Bulan Haji" (Hajj Month Festival) with various activities. The festival's climax is set for May 30, 2026. According to Munajat, the Director of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the festival includes events such as an Eid al-Adha Festival, Zayed Mantu, and a Solo Smart Waste management festival.

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In the series of events, there are various activities including the Eid al-Adha Festival, Zayed Mantu, and the Solo Smart Waste management festival, and so on.