Jakarta (Antara Bali) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono conducts Eid prayers here on Sunday at the Istiqlal mosque in Central Jakarta to commemorate the holy Eid al Adha celebration today.
The president arrived at Istiqlal mosque at 06.50 a.m. wearing a white shirt, a black blazer and ablue sarong. He was accompanied by Vice President Boediono and several ministers.
The Eid prayers itself started at 07.00 a.m and was led by H. Hassanuddin Sinaga with KH Zakky Mubarak as the preacher. The theme of this year' Eid al Adha celebration at Istiqlal mosque is Sacrifice for the Sake of Nation's Unity.
After conducting the Eid prayers, President Yudhoyono handed over several cows to a representative from the Istiqlal mosque as a symbol of sacrifice during Eid al Adha celebration.
On Sunday noon the president is scheduled to leave for Surabaya, East Java province, for an official visit. (WDY)
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