Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo conveyed his wishes to the Hindu communities across Indonesia as they celebrated Nyepi Day, marking the New Year of Saka 1946.
He emphasized the significance of this day as a sacred moment for self-reflection and spiritual rejuvenation.
"From all of us at the Indonesian National Police, I extend warm greetings for a Happy Nyepi Day 2024, commemorating the New Year of Saka 1946," he expressed through his Reels Instagram account @listyosigitprabowo on Monday (11/3/2034).
His post, which garnered 992 likes by Monday afternoon, featured an animated depiction of the serene Nyepi festivities in Bali, as reported by antaranews.com.
Notably, Chief Sigit's Nyepi greetings coincided with the commencement of Ramadan fasting for some Muslim communities, drawing comments from at least 25 netizens.
In addition to his Reels Instagram account, similar messages were shared on Chief Sigit's X account, formerly Twitter.
In his message, he expected that Nyepi Day would serve as a reminder for Indonesian society to further foster tolerance among religious communities.
(mg/inp/pr/nm)