In a vibrant display of cultural harmony, foreign citizens joined local residents for Eid al-Adha prayers at Tibubeneng Field in Canggu, North Kuta, Badung, bali. The worshippers hailed from countries spanning from Morocco to France, adding an international dimension to the religious observance.

Among the attendees was Omar, a Senegalese national, who attended the prayers with his friends Kareem from Morocco and Sofian from Algeria. The trio participated in the entire prayer service.”This is a very gorgeous day. We really enjoy this moment,many people from various countries,” said Omar,as he held a child.

Kareem, who has been residing in Indonesia for the past year, shared that this was his first experience celebrating Eid al-Adha in Bali. He noted the inclusive atmosphere of the prayer gathering compared to his home country.

“Here we can worship freely, both alone and with the community. In my country it is difficult, because our religion is not too accepted. But in Indonesia,especially here,it is indeed very easy to be Muslim. It is very different from in Europe,” Kareem stated.

Saba and Safi, two men from Paris who had just arrived in Bali a day prior, also joined the thousands of worshippers at Tibubeneng field. “Tomorrow we will also sacrifice with residents,” they added, expressing their intention to further participate in the local traditions.

Foreigners Participate in Sacrifice

“This year there are more than 15 foreigners who participated in sacrifice.”

Yulianto, Chairperson of the Al Hasanah Mosque Islamic Committee, expressed his appreciation for the enthusiasm shown by foreign citizens in celebrating Eid al-Adha. He highlighted that several foreigners were also actively involved in the sacrificial rituals.

“This year there are more than 15 foreigners who participated in sacrifice. In fact, last night someone had just landed from Pakistan directly to the mosque to find information about this activity,” Yulianto said.