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As long as the Corona virus transmission rate is still high, the government is calling for us to stay at home and not go anywhere. This appeal also remains valid on Eid al-Fitr. So, how do you safely celebrate the Eid in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic?

After undergoing Ramadan fasting for one full month, we finally arrive at the end of this blessed month. Although it will feel different from previous years because it is still overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Lebaran can still be lived with gratitude and joy, really.

Tips for Celebrating Eid at Home

Looking at the data of patients infected with the Corona virus that continues to increase, it is only natural that the government still recommends that everyone stay at home and away from the crowd with the aim to break the chain of transmission of this virus.

Even though you have to be at home, it doesn't mean that you and your family can't celebrate Eid and do worship, you know. To stay safe while celebrating Lebaran in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, follow these tips:

1. Not clustered in the evening takbiran

Ranging from children to adults, they will usually enliven the night of takbir by going around while calling for takbir, tahmid, and tahlil.

Well , in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the habit of group rollicking is not allowed. Even so, Muslims still need to echo takbir, tahmid, and tahlil during the night of Eid al-Fitr as a sign of gratitude as well as a prayer that the outbreak of COVID-19 be immediately raised by Allah SWT.

This can be done at home, both alone and with family. In addition, takbir can still be carried out in the mosque by mosque administrators, on the road by a limited number of officers, and through television, radio, or social media.

2. Performing Eid prayer at home

On the day of Eid, all Muslims often do as much as 2 rak'ah prayers. Although it is a sunnah prayer, prayers on this holiday are highly recommended to be held in congregation in the fields, mosques or prayer rooms.

However, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic as it is now, Eid prayer is better performed at home, both alone and with family members.

• When done alone

If you are performing Eid Al-Fitr prayers on your own, you can just carry out this prayer as usual by reading short letters and there is no need to preach.

• When done with family members at home

Prayer id performed together at home must consist of at least 4 people, namely 1 priest and 3 congregants. The procedure for the prayers is the same as regular Id prayers.

After the prayer, the sermon is carried out according to the provisions of the Eid al-Fitr sermon. However, if the number of worshipers is less than 4 people or if there is no congregational prayer at home, no one can give a sermon, Eid prayer may be performed in congregation without sermon.

Even though you are praying in congregation with your own family, you should still apply physical distancing or adjust your distance so that they are not close, yes, especially if there are family members who are elderly or who are still active outside the home .

At present, several cities are issuing an appeal to continue to carry out the Eid prayer in congregation in the field or mosque that is in the green zone or an area that has been confirmed to be free of the Corona virus.

It is important to know that the Eid Al-Fitr prayer in congregation in the green zone also has the potential of transmitting the Corona virus because you do not know and cannot confirm whether all the pilgrims are truly healthy and are not infected with the Corona virus.

It is not impossible if in the middle of the congregation there are people without symptoms (OTG) that are not diagnosed. Therefore, you should do Eid prayers at home and make sure you continue to take preventative measures.

If you choose to attend Id Prayers in congregation outside the home, there are some very important things to note, namely:

• Perform ablution from home so that there is no need to flock to public ablutions.
• Make sure the performers of the Salat Id follow the rules for shortening the prayer readings and shorten the implementation of the sermon.
• Wash your hands with soap and running water.
• Use a cloth mask properly.
• Perform body temperature checks.
• Keep a distance of at least 1.5 m from other people since traveling from home, entering the mosque or the prayer area, to safating prayers.
• Comply with saf settings with a distance of about 1.5–2 meters.
• Use your own prayer mat or prayer mat and not share it with others.
• Avoid shaking hands or hugging after Id prayers and replacing them with smiles or greetings from afar.

3. Keep making zakat fitrah

payments

Zakat fitrah is zakat which must be done in the month of Ramadan. This type of zakat is paid from the beginning of fasting and is carried out at the latest before the Eid Al-Fitr prayer.

Currently, the government encourages zakat management organizations to reduce the collection of zakat through physical contact, face to face, or opening outlets in crowded areas.

Instead, zakat payments are made through zakat pickup services or bank transfers. Based on the provisions of the National Amil Zakat Agency, the value of zakat fitrah is equivalent to Rp40,000 per person.

4. Gathering through short messages and video calls

Moment of Eid is closely related to the community's habit of going home to their hometowns. However, in the midst of the current Corona virus pandemic, the government issued a ban on going home so that the transmission of the Corona virus will not be more widespread.

Individuals who are caught violating the regulations going home may be subject to substantial financial fines. Even if you don't allow homecoming, it doesn't mean you can't say happy holidays and forgive your family in the village, really.

You can still send greetings via text messages from your mobile phone or send a Lebaran day greeting card to your family in your hometown. Even though there is no body with them, you can still forgive through this method.

If you have a smartphone, friendship can even be done face-to-face via video calls. You can make video calls to more than 5 phone numbers at the same time. With this feature, distance is certainly no longer an obstacle to stay in touch on Lebaran, right?

5. Send each other parcels of Eid

When going home, usually you will buy souvenirs for the family in your hometown or just bring homemade cookies. Well, for this year's Eid, you can still give gifts to your family, even though in a slightly different way.

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can order Lebaran parcels online or make your own and send them via courier service. That way, families who live far away in the village can still enjoy your homemade cookies.

6. No need to go to the mall to shop for new clothes

Eid doesn't seem valid without new clothes. If you and your family usually shop for clothes and all the needs of Eid directly at the mall, this year hold the desire to shop outside the home, huh.

No different from in the mall, before Lebaran like now many products with well-known brands sell goods through online stores with massive discounts too, really .

By shopping online, you can still get new clothes for Eid without having to leave the house, get dizzy looking for parking in the mall, jostling with many people, or waiting in line. Besides that, the most important thing is that you helped break the chain of Corona virus transmission!

By implementing 6 safe tips to celebrate Lebaran during the COVID-19 pandemic, you and your family can still keep in touch with happiness and gratitude, but still protected from the Corona virus.

Indeed there are quite a lot of changes that need to be let go. However, we are fighting this year on Eid so we can gather again with loved ones on Eid next year.

Even though you are still at home this Lebaran, don't forget to take precautionary measures so that you are not infected with the Corona virus, which is to diligently wash your hands, wear a mask, apply physical distancing, and apply a cough ethic and sneeze.

If you or a family member experiences COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath, immediately isolate yourself and consult with your doctor through the ALODOCTER application or call the COVID-19 hotline for get further directions.

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