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Start of Ramadan - Indonesia

Astronomers at the Faculty of Astronomy at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, Indonesia, observed the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on February 28, 2025, to confirm the start of Ramadan. The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) in Indonesia has announced that 1 Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This determination is in line with the decision of the Indonesian government, as conveyed through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which ratified the results of the Isbat Session held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of Ramadan - Indonesia

Astronomers at the Faculty of Astronomy at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, Indonesia, observed the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on February 28, 2025, to confirm the start of Ramadan. The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) in Indonesia has announced that 1 Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This determination is in line with the decision of the Indonesian government, as conveyed through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which ratified the results of the Isbat Session held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of Ramadan - Indonesia

Astronomers at the Faculty of Astronomy at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, Indonesia, observed the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on February 28, 2025, to confirm the start of Ramadan. The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) in Indonesia has announced that 1 Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This determination is in line with the decision of the Indonesian government, as conveyed through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which ratified the results of the Isbat Session held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of Ramadan - Indonesia

Astronomers at the Faculty of Astronomy at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, Indonesia, observed the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on February 28, 2025, to confirm the start of Ramadan. The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) in Indonesia has announced that 1 Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This determination is in line with the decision of the Indonesian government, as conveyed through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which ratified the results of the Isbat Session held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of Ramadan - Indonesia

Astronomers at the Faculty of Astronomy at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, Indonesia, observed the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on February 28, 2025, to confirm the start of Ramadan. The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) in Indonesia has announced that 1 Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This determination is in line with the decision of the Indonesian government, as conveyed through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which ratified the results of the Isbat Session held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of Ramadan - Indonesia

Astronomers at the Faculty of Astronomy at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, Indonesia, observed the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on February 28, 2025, to confirm the start of Ramadan. The Muhammadiyah Central Leadership (PP) in Indonesia has announced that 1 Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This determination is in line with the decision of the Indonesian government, as conveyed through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which ratified the results of the Isbat Session held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-SURAKARTA-ROBOTIC CONTEST

(240704) -- SURAKARTA, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- College students prepare their robots for the Indonesia Robotic Contest (KRI) 2024 at Muhammadiyah Surakarta University in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, July 4, 2024. KRI, an annual robotic contest for college students, is held here from July 1 to July 6. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-SURAKARTA-ROBOTIC CONTEST

(240704) -- SURAKARTA, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A college student operates a robot during the Indonesia Robotic Contest (KRI) 2024 at Muhammadiyah Surakarta University in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, July 4, 2024. KRI, an annual robotic contest for college students, is held here from July 1 to July 6. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Students majoring in Falak science observe the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the observatory of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Students majoring in Falak science observe the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the observatory of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Students majoring in Falak science observe the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the observatory of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Students majoring in Falak science observe the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the observatory of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Indonesian Muslim children are seen observing the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Falak Science Observatory of Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Students majoring in Falak science observe the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the observatory of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslims are seen while observing the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the observatory of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Indonesian Muslim children are seen observing the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Falak Science Observatory of Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Indonesian Muslim children are seen observing the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Falak Science Observatory of Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hilal Observations Welcoming Ramadan - Indonesia

Indonesian Muslim children are seen observing the changing phases of the moon's shape from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) to ensure the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Falak Science Observatory of Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on March 10, 2024. Ministry of Religion (The Indonesian Ministry of Religion announced the results of the isbat session determining 1 Ramadhan 1445 H to fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid Al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Indonesian Muhammadiyah Muslims seen while on meats sharing process with other Muslims as the slaughtered the sacrificial animals process during celebrates Eid Al-Adha at the in Bandar Setia subdistrict, Deli Serdang district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on June 29 2023. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha and sacrifice permitted animals in general, such as goats and sheep to commemorate the readiness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ismail as proof of his obedience to Allah. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid Al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Indonesian Muhammadiyah Muslims seen while on meats sharing process with other Muslims as the slaughtered the sacrificial animals process during celebrates Eid Al-Adha at the in Bandar Setia subdistrict, Deli Serdang district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on June 29 2023. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha and sacrifice permitted animals in general, such as goats and sheep to commemorate the readiness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ismail as proof of his obedience to Allah. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Sacrificial animals are seen among the Naqsyabandiyah Muslims who are preparing to carry out the Eid al-Adha Prayer 1444 Hijriah at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

A Naqsyabandiyah Muslim, Sekh Muda Muhammad Nurdin shows his knife after slaughters the sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims are seen lifting a cow as a sacrificial animal to be slaughtered in welcoming the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijriah celebration at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Sacrificial animals are seen among the Naqsyabandiyah Muslims who are preparing to carry out the Eid al-Adha Prayer 1444 Hijriah at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Sacrificial animals are seen among the Naqsyabandiyah Muslims who are preparing to carry out the Eid al-Adha Prayer 1444 Hijriah at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals, cows and goats after carrying out the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri prayer at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Sacrificial animals are seen among the Naqsyabandiyah Muslims who are preparing to carry out the Eid al-Adha Prayer 1444 Hijriah at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims carry out prayers to welcome the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijriah celebration at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

The Naqsyabandiyah Muslims are seen while preparing to carry out the Eid al-Adha Prayer 1444 Hijriah at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha Celebration - Sumatra

Naqsyabandiyah Muslims carry out prayers to welcome the Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijriah celebration at the Darusshofa Islamic Boarding School, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on June 27, 2023. The determination is based on the reckoning of the qamariyah reckoning. While the Ministry of Religion has set Eid al-Adha 1444 H to fall on 29 June 2023, while Muhammadiyah has set it on 28 June 2023. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Reformer Amien elected Indonesian assembly speaker

JAKARTA, Indonesia - This is a file photo of Indonesian reformist Amien Rais, who was elected speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly on Oct. 3. Amien, 55, has chaired the minority National Mandate Party. As head of Indonesia's second largest Islamic group, the 25-million-strong Muhammadiyah, Amien was prominent in the movement to force then President Suharto to resign last year.

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Opposition leader reacts to Indonesia

Amien Rais, Indonesia's leading opposition figure and chairman of the 28 million-strong Muhammadiyah Muslim organization, addresses a gathering of protesters in Jakarta soon after new President B.J. Habibie announced his cabinet lineup. Rais termed the cabinet neutral but said he neither endorsed nor opposed it.

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

Medan Mayor, Bobby Nasution and the Indonesian Ulema Council in Medan are seen during on interviewing by some journalists participating in the process of monitoring the 'Hilal' or the time when the holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

Visitors seen during the 'Hilal' monitoring or the time when the holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

Sunset seen during the 'Hilal' monitoring or the time when the holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

Medan Mayor, Bobby Nasution and the Indonesian Ulema Council in Medan are participating in the process of monitoring the 'Hilal' or the time when the holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

Medan Mayor, Bobby Nasution and the Indonesian Ulema Council in Medan are participating in the process of monitoring the 'Hilal' or the time when the holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

A astronom seen during monitoring the 'Hilal' or the time of holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

A astronom seen during monitoring the 'Hilal' or the time of holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Monitoring The Hilal Of The Entry Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan - Medan

A astronom seen during monitoring the 'Hilal' or the time of holy month of Ramadan is entered at the Observatory for Falak Science at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra in Medan, Indonesia on April 12, 2021. The government announces that the majority of Indonesians are Muslims will perform fasting on April 13, 2021, which is in the holy month of Ramadan 1442 Hijriah. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Aditya Sutanta/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Reformer Amien elected Indonesian assembly speaker

JAKARTA, Indonesia - This is a file photo of Indonesian reformist Amien Rais, who was elected speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly on Oct. 3. Amien, 55, has chaired the minority National Mandate Party. As head of Indonesia's second largest Islamic group, the 25-million-strong Muhammadiyah, Amien was prominent in the movement to force then President Suharto to resign last year.

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Opposition leader reacts to Indo

Amien Rais, Indonesia's leading opposition figure and chairman of the 28 million-strong Muhammadiyah Muslim organization, addresses a gathering of protesters in Jakarta soon after new President B.J. Habibie announced his cabinet lineup. Rais termed the cabinet neutral but said he neither endorsed nor opposed it.