Thousands of Muslims attend national salvation prayer at Istiqlal

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims attended a national salvation prayer ceremony at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, marking the 81st anniversary of Indonesian independence.

By Sama News Agency

August 12, 2026

A man wearing a white cap and dark glasses performing prayer with his hands placed in front of his face, with other worshippers in the background also engaged in worship. — Participants at the national salvation prayer ceremony at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, devoutly performing prayers to mark the 81st anniversary of Indonesian independence. (Antara — Terkini)

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Hundreds of thousands of Muslims attended a national salvation prayer ceremony at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, on Sunday (9/8/2026). The Islamic mass organisation Jamiyah Ahlit Thariqah Al Mu'tabarah Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (Jatma Aswaja) organised the event to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Indonesian independence.

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