Jakarta: Children carry torches during a parade welcoming the Islamic New Year, 1 Muharram 1448 Hijri, in Menteng Jaya, Central Jakarta, Monday, June 15, 2026.
The torch parade is a routine tradition held by the community to welcome the new year in the Hijri calendar.
This activity is part of the Islamic propagation and serves as a forum for fostering friendship, expressing gratitude, and strengthening community ties. MI/Usman Iskandar
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Jakarta: Children carry torches during a parade welcoming the Islamic New Year, 1 Muharram 1448 Hijri, in Menteng Jaya, Central Jakarta, Monday, June 15, 2026.
The torch parade is a routine tradition held by the community to welcome the new year in the Hijri calendar.
This activity is part of the Islamic propagation and serves as a forum for fostering friendship, expressing gratitude, and strengthening community ties. MI/Usman Iskandar