Idah prayer was held on Sunday (24/6) at the Wisma Ambassador of Indonesia, as the release of the Embassy in Vienna as written on Tuesday (27/06/2017). Most of those present were Indonesians and students residing in the city of Vienna and beyond.
Id Salat at Wisma Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia this year is headed by Imam Muhammad Lutfi, a graduate student studying at a university in Austria. Meanwhile, acting as Khatib, Ustaz Dr. HM Hadid Subki, an Indonesian nuclear expert working at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria.
Splendid Lebaran Citizen in Vienna to Diliput National TV Austria Photo: Lebaran Atmosphere at the Embassy in Vienna (Dokumentasi KBRI WIna_
In his sermon, Ustaz Hadid Subki conveyed among other things about the importance of building togetherness among Muslims through the relationship. Islam that puts the spirit of rahmatan lil'alamin emphasizes that social relations among human beings is not less important than the relationship between man and his creator. This is also reflected in one of the main goals of fasting, namely to sharpen the sensitivity and empathy to be able to feel the pain of others.
Furthermore, Ustaz Hadid Subki invites the congregation to continue istiqamah in running the worship even though the month of Ramadan has ended. Attempts to continue istiqamah can be done through prayer, maintaining sincerity in worship, and keep trying to improve themselves. The pilgrims are also urged not to miss the fast of Shawwal as part of efforts to improve the quality of faith and piety.
The atmosphere of Idul Fitri celebration this year is more lively considering the feast day falls on Sunday until the majority of Indonesian people in Austria can come and gather to celebrate Lebaran together. The people in attendance seemed very enthusiastic and took advantage of this momentum to stay in touch and get acquainted more closely with the new Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Vienna. Darmansjah Djumala and his family, who arrived in Vienna in May 2017.
Splendid Lebaran Citizen in Vienna to Diliput National TV Austria Photo: Lebaran Atmosphere at the Embassy in Vienna (Dokumentasi KBRI WIna_
Appeared also among the invitees, Ambassadors from several ASEAN member countries who specifically came to stay in touch with Ambassador Djumala and the family of the Embassy / Republic of Indonesia in Vienna.
The event was more festive gathering with the appearance of the Student Choir of Airlangga University who also attended the Wisma Duta Besar RI. The Unair choir group has just won the first prize at the International Choral Festival Ave Forum in Baden entertaining invitations with several national songs.
The gathering was followed by lunch which presented traditional Indonesian Lebaran menus such as ketupat, chicken opor, rendang, pempek, tekwan, and tape uli.
The celebration of Idul Fitri by the citizen community in Austria has received special attention from the mass media in Austria who are interested in the tradition of the celebration of Lebaran typical of Indonesia. Austria national TV station, ÖRF, present to cover the atmosphere of preparation and celebration at Wisma Ambassador of Indonesia. In his interview with ÖRF reporter, Ambassador Djumala, among others, conveyed that for the people of Indonesia the celebration of Lebaran always be a special momentum.
Splendid Lebaran Citizen in Vienna to Diliput National TV Austria Photo: Lebaran Atmosphere at the Embassy in Vienna (Dokumentasi KBRI WIna_
It is also explained that in the Indonesian tradition, Lebaran is a time to bring together relationships, both between family members and fellow citizens. Therefore, the people of Indonesia are always enthusiastic in welcoming the day of Lebaran because they will meet with relatives, relatives and friends who are often rarely found daily, and enjoy typical dishes such as ketupat and lontong.
Idul Fitri celebration is part of the implementation of the mission of the Embassy in Vienna in the field of community development in the accreditation state as well as reflection efforts to strengthen the presence of the country in the midst of Indonesian society. This is also in line with the spirit of the Ninth Priority Program agenda
National Development Nawacita President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, which reinforces diversity and strengthen social restoration Indonesia through dialogue between communities. It is expected that such community activities will further foster the spirit of unity and unity, as well as to strengthen the sense of nationalism of Indonesian society, especially for the Indonesian people residing in Austria.
(Nwk / nkn)