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Indonesia's Independence Day Zikir Prayer Draws Over 100,000 at Monas
On 1 August 2026, Jakarta’s Monumen Nasional (Monas) hosted the Zikir dan Doa Kebangsaan, the opening ceremony of the 81st Independence Day celebrations. The event attracted more than 100 000 participants from across the country and featured inter‑faith prayers led by six religious leaders, a recitation of the Qur’an by Muhammad Zian Fahrezi, and Selawat Kebangsaan performed by Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar addressed the crowd, emphasizing unity, harmony and gratitude for the nation’s independence.
Security was coordinated by Polda Metro Jaya, deploying 1 263 combined police, TNI and local officials to ensure safety. President‑elect Prabowo Subianto did not attend due to other state duties, a fact noted by the Minister of Religious Affairs. Minor incidents were reported, including a journalist’s mobile phone being stolen during the crowd. The gathering was part of a broader schedule of 47 major activities in Jakarta on the same day, ranging from sports matches to auto shows, all overseen by police and emergency services.
The ceremony highlighted Indonesia’s religious diversity, with participants from Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism joining together in prayer for peace, prosperity and national unity.
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Ahmad Mujani – Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) · Aryodamar · Budi Hermanto · Dr. Husni Ismail · Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf · Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf – Religious leader · Husni Ismail · Independence Day (81st anniversary) · Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) · Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) · Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesia · Monumen Nasional (Monas)
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Zikir and Doa Kebangsaan was held at Monas on 1 August 2026 from 17:00 to 21:30 WIB. daerah.sindonews.com · www.viva.co.id · uinsatu.ac.id · news.okezone.com · www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar publicly invited the public to attend the Zikir and Doa Kebangsaan. uinsatu.ac.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dishub DKI prepared 19 parking pockets with capacity for 3,755 cars and 5,105 motorcycles for the event.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 1,263 combined personnel were deployed by Polda Metro Jaya for the Zikir and Doa Kebangsaan event at Monas on 1 August 2026. daerah.sindonews.com · www.viva.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency deployed 135 personnel to manage traffic for the Zikir event.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 7,643 security personnel were deployed for the 47 activities on 1 August 2026 in Jakarta. www.viva.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] Six interfaith religious leaders, including Dr Husni Ismail, led the joint prayer at the ceremony. news.okezone.com · uinsatu.ac.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police set up multiple parking pockets for participants across Jakarta, including locations near Monas, JIEXPO Kemayoran, and other sites.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ceremony was part of the celebrations for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. uinsatu.ac.id · www.viva.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Journalist Aryodamar reported his iPhone 13 was stolen while covering the event. www.inews.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 100,000 participants attended the Zikir and Doa Kebangsaan event. www.viva.co.id · www.antaranews.com