Different from Last Year

This year's situation appears different from Eid al-Fitr 2025, when President Prabowo held an open house at the Merdeka Palace and received state officials, national figures, and the general public. At that time, the open house event at the Palace was open and attended by many public officials. ANTARA noted that ministers, heads of institutions, and regional heads attended the President's open house at the Palace.

Dasco himself was also seen attending a number of state official open house agendas during last year's Eid. ANTARA and detik noted that Dasco attended the open house of the Chairman of the MPR Ahmad Muzani and the open house of the Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan on Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijriah.

Therefore, the decision not to hold an open house this year is not just a technical matter of the Eid agenda, but shows a change in the political and social atmosphere. The government seems to want to send a message that public officials need to celebrate religious holidays more simply, more sensitively, and not seem distant from the conditions of society.

In the end, the choice of a number of officials to eliminate the open house can be read as part of the adjustment of political ethics amidst the pressure of efficiency and social sensitivity. Lebaran remains a space for friendship, but this year the nuance is directed so as not to appear excessive in front of the public.