Muhammadiyah congregations in West Java will perform Eid al-Fitr prayer on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the central leadership's decree. Prayers start at 06.00 WIB across hundreds of sites, including in Bandung. Bandung city government prepares 2,124 locations across 30 districts.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG -- West Java Muhammadiyah branch confirms Eid al-Fitr prayer 1447 Hijriah on Friday (March 20, 2026), based on Central Leadership's decree number 1/MLM/I.0/E/2025 for 2026 Eid al-Fitr and Muhammadiyah's global Islamic calendar. The information has been disseminated across West Java regions, with prayers starting at 06.00 WIB and gathering at 06.45 WIB at hundreds of open fields, including government-owned or in cooperation with TNI/Police. In Bandung, sites include the field in front of Masjid Raya Mujahidin, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung, Komplek Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Antapani, and Sukajadi field. PW Muhammadiyah Jabar Secretary Iu Rusliana said, 'Insya Allah Jumat ini, berarti tanggal 20, Ini sesuai edaran dari pimpinan pusat. Kami sudah bersiap.' She hopes all parties respect differing Eid dates, such as March 20 or 21, as the 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah crescent in Bandung was not visible due to cloudy weather. Meanwhile, Bandung city government prepares Eid prayers at 2,124 sites (1,525 mosques and 599 fields) across 30 districts, with 9,930 cleaning personnel. City-level prayer at Plaza Balai Kota with Mayor Muhammad Farhan. Diskominfo Head Henryco Arie Sapiie urges choosing nearest locations to avoid crowds and maintain cleanliness. City implementation awaits the March 19, 2026 evening isbat session.
