President Prabowo Attends Eid al-Fitr Open House, Greets Citizens in Jakarta
Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto celebrated Eid al-Fitr with Indonesian citizens at an open house held at the State Palace in Jakarta on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Accompanied by his son, Didit Hediprasetyo, President Prabowo greeted residents who gathered to extend their Eid greetings.
According to reports, President Prabowo arrived at the palace courtyard around 3:00 PM local time, wearing a white koko shirt, while Didit Hediprasetyo was dressed in a blue koko. The pair walked among the attendees, with President Prabowo personally greeting residents and shaking hands.
Enthusiastic citizens welcomed the President’s arrival, with many shouting greetings and expressing their well wishes. Residents also took the opportunity to capture the moment with photos and selfies, with Didit Hediprasetyo accommodating requests for pictures.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya joined President Prabowo in welcoming guests. The open house commenced at 12:30 PM, with visitors entering in an orderly fashion through Wisma Negara to the central courtyard of the palace.
A variety of traditional Eid dishes were served, including lontong, satay, and rendang, alongside rice with side dishes, dumplings, meatballs, and chicken noodles. Snacks and beverages were also available, and children attending the event received toys. The atmosphere was enhanced by the performance of salawat songs.
This event follows a recent meeting between President Prabowo and former President Megawati Soekarnoputri at the Merdeka Palace on March 19, 2026, signaling continued efforts to foster national unity and harmony during the Eid al-Fitr season. Tempo.co reported that Prabowo confirmed the meeting through a post on his Instagram account, emphasizing the importance of bonds between national leaders.
As of October 2024, Prabowo Subianto is serving as the 8th President of Indonesia, having assumed office on October 20, 2024. Wikipedia details his extensive political and military career, including his previous role as Minister of Defence from 2019 to 2024.