March 30, 2025 | 11:28 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Here are the highlights: 5 Jakarta Attractions Open During Eid Holiday; Breaking News: Indonesia Declares 2025 Eid al-Fitr on March 31; Ancient Pagodas, Monasteries in Myanmar Destroyed by Earthquake.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. 5 Jakarta Attractions Open During Eid Holiday
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Jakarta doesn't mean missing out on fun. There are numerous ways to enjoy the holiday, including visiting recreational spots with family or friends.
For those staying in Jakarta during Eid, here are five tourist attractions that remain open and welcoming to visitors.
2. Breaking News: Indonesia Declares 2025 Eid al-Fitr on March 31
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially declared that 1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri, or Eid al-Fitr, will fall on Monday, March 31, 2025. This decision was reached following a closed isbat session held at the Haji Mohammad Rasjidi Auditorium of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Central Jakarta on Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2025, concluding at 19:05 Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
"It has been agreed that 1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri, or Eid al-Fitr, will be observed on Monday, March 31, 2025," announced Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar during a press conference detailing the isbat session's results.
3. Ancient Pagodas, Monasteries in Myanmar Destroyed by Earthquake
The earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, caused damage to historical and religious sites across the country. Several pagodas, Buddhist monasteries and centuries-old monuments were damaged. According to video from witnesses verified by the New York Times, some of the sites were reduced to rubble.
According to the New York Times, the Myanmar government said Saturday morning that more than 3,000 buildings had been damaged, including about 150 mosques and pagodas. One of the cultural sites damaged by the quake was the Me Nu Brick Monastery southwest of Mandalay, the last capital of the Burmese kingdom. The 200-year-old building was largely destroyed. Rows of the building’s distinctive balconies had collapsed around a large interior wall.
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For the Sake of Children, Mothers in Gaza Bring Joy Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
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Residents of Gaza and Palestine celebrate Eid al-Fitr this year on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Open House at Presidential Palace: Former Presidents and Party Leaders Invited to Join Prabowo's Eid Celebration
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President Prabowo will directly host an open house at the Presidential Palace after performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Istiqlal Mosque.
50 Mosques Destroyed in Myanmar Earthquake, Hundreds of Muslims Feared Dead
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More than 50 mosques across Myanmar suffered damage when a 7.7 Richter scale earthquake struck.
Minister: Remission for 157,953 Inmates on Nyepi and Eid Will Eliminate Rp81bn Meal Costs
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The granting of remission on Eid al-Fitr will eliminate the meal expenses for inmates amounting to Rp 80,460,405,000.
Trump Promises to Help Myanmar Deal with Earthquake Aftermath
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The earthquake in Myanmar is the first major natural disaster since Donald Trump cut off the United States' aid for international assistance
Eid Holiday Exodus: 74,000 Vehicles Pass Cipali Toll Road on Saturday
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As many as 74,000 vehicles have passed through the Cipali toll road (Cikopo-Palimanan) for Eid holiday on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Ancient Pagodas, Monasteries in Myanmar Destroyed by Earthquake
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The earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, caused damage to historical and religious sites across the country.
5 Jakarta Attractions Open During Eid Holiday
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Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Jakarta doesn't mean missing out on fun. Here are five tourist attractions that remain open during the Eid holiday.
Breaking News: Indonesia Declares 2025 Eid al-Fitr on March 31
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The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially declared that 1 Shawwal 1446 Hijri, or Eid al-Fitr, will fall on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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