Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia (KJRI) in Hamburg, Germany, organized Eid al-Fitr prayers for Indonesian Muslims in a closed hall, followed by a breakfast gathering. According to a press release from KJRI Hamburg, they celebrated Eid al-Fitr ahead of Indonesia, on March 30, 2025. The determination of Eid al-Fitr was based on the method of hisab (astronomical calculations), a practice adopted since 2008, in line with the Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland (ZMD), one of the largest Islamic organizations in Germany.
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Early Celebration: Eid al-Fitr was celebrated earlier in Germany to accommodate the use of astronomical calculations, allowing Indonesian Muslims to prepare for the occasion well in advance.
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Methodology: The decision was made at the beginning of Ramadan, following the hisab method, without waiting for moon sighting as done in Indonesia.
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Approval: This calculation method, endorsed by the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is widely accepted by Islamic organizations in Germany.
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Benefits: The early determination of Eid al-Fitr date enables Muslim communities in non-Muslim majority countries to plan for celebrations, such as requesting time off from work and gathering with family.
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Indoor Prayers: The Eid prayer was held indoors in Hamburg, where the temperature was 6 degrees Celsius. KJRI Hamburg collaborated with Indonesian Muslim groups to conduct two prayer sessions at 08:00 and 09:00 CEST to accommodate the large Indonesian community.
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Attendance: Over 800 Indonesian citizens, including those from various cities in the jurisdiction of KJRI Hamburg, attended the prayers, breakfast, and socializing on Eid al-Fitr, despite the KJRI hall having a capacity of only around 250 people.
Indonesian Muslims, such as Ummi who had been in Germany for only 6 months, and Wira from Nordhausen, who traveled for about 4 hours by train to attend the prayers at KJRI Hamburg, expressed joy in celebrating Eid al-Fitr together with their fellow Indonesians.
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