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The moment of Eid al-Adha 1438 H this time seemed to be divided because there were several important events accompanying it. In the midst of concentrating on preparing for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, the earthquake disaster occurred in Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat. The earthquake on Lombok measuring 7 on the Richter Scale on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Then another earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitudes occurred on Sunday, August 19, 2018, which is a new earthquake activity, not aftershocks as has happened so far.

This event is like a disaster over a disaster. When the process of handling panic was still carried out against the victims, when recovery of the main facilities such as electricity and water was carried out, a new earthquake occurred. It was really hard to deal with the earthquake victims in Lombok. As a person who had felt a terrible earthquake and tsunami on December 26, 2004, I was able to feel the sadness and anxiety of the people of Lombok.

In the midst of handling earthquake victims and formulating plans to rebuild Lombok after the earthquake, Indonesia held the Asian Games from 18 August to 2 September 2018. Indonesian people expect Indonesian athletes to be able to excel in the event. The thirst for achievement can be seen from the public interest in participating in matches for matches that take place in various places. Although it was said to take place in Jakarta and Palembang, several sports such as football, also took place in Bekasi, Jawa Barat.

Apart from the obligation to achieve maximum, Indonesia must also be a good host. After opening at the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, which amazed the world, the next stage was no less important. Indonesia must ensure all contingent needs are available according to established standards. If the implementation of the Asian Games is successful, then the dream of Indonesia to host the Olympics will be wide open.

Eid al-Adha 1438 H, which falls on August 22, 2018, does not stop the Asian Games helatan. Match after match continues during Eid al-Adha. In a sense, this situation makes the attention of athletes and officials and people who celebrate Eid al-Adha will be divided. Especially for a number of countries such as Iran, Bahrain, and several other Arab countries, Eid al-Adha celebrations are more festive than Eid al-Fitr.

Amid these important events too, Indonesia is preparing for the 2019 general election. Although the new voting will take place on April 14, 2019, preparations to get there have been carried out from now on. The heated political situation is expected to have no effect on the Indonesian economy.

Hopefully disaster recovery can be done well, hopefully, Indonesia can excel at the Asian Games and can be a good organizer. May the bless of this Idul Adha Iluminate your heart, mind, soul And all your prays be answered.
Happy Eid Al Adha everyone.[]

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Fokus Idul Adha 1438 H yang Terbelah

Momen hari raya Idul Adha 1438 H kali ini seolah terpecah karena ada beberapa kejadian penting yang menyertainya. Di tengah konsentrasi mempersiapkan Asian Games ke-18 di Jakarta dan Palembang, bencana gempa terjadi di Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat. Gempa di Lombok berkekuatan 7 Skala Richter pada Minggu, 5 Agustus 2018. Kemudian terjadi lagi gempa berkekuatan 6,9 SR pada Minggu 19 Agustus 2018 yang merupakan aktivitas gempa baru, bukan gempa susulan seperti yang terjadi selama ini.

Kejadian ini seperti bencana di atas bencana. Ketika proses penanganan masa panik masih dilakukan terhadap korban, ketika pemulihan sarana utama seperti listrik dan air dilakukan, terjadi gempa baru. Sungguh berat cobaan yang harus dihadapi para korban gempa di Lombok. Sebagai orang yang pernah merasakan gempa dan tsunami dahsyat pada 26 Desember 2004, saya bisa merasakan kesedihan dan kecemasan warga Lombok.

Di tengah penanganan korban gempa dan menyusun rencana membangun kembali Lombok pasca-gempa, Indonesia menggelar Asian Games mulai 18 Agustus sampai 2 September 2018. Masyarakat Indonesia mengharapkan atlet Indonesia bisa berprestasi di ajang tersebut. Haus akan prestasi terlihat animo masyarakat dalam mengikuti pertandingan demi pertandingan yang berlangsung di berbagai tempat. Meski disebutkan berlangsung di Jakarta dan Palembang, beberapa cabang olahraga seperti sepakbola, juga berlangsung di Bekasi, Jawa Barat.

Di luar kewajiban untuk berprestasi maksimal, Indonesia juga harus menjadi tuan rumah yang bagus. Setelah pembukaan di Stadion Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, yang memukau dunia, tahapan berikutnya tidak kalah penting. Indonesia harus memastikan semua kebutuhan kontingen tersedia sesuai standar yang ditetapkan. Kalau penyelenggaraan Asian Games berhasil, maka mimpi Indonesia untuk menjadi tuan rumah Olimpiade akan terbuka lebar.

Hari Raya Idul Adha 1438 H yang jatuh pada 22 Agustus 2018, tidak membuat helatan Asian Games terhenti. Pertandingan demi pertandingan tetap berlangsung selama Idul Adha. Sedikit banyak situasi ini membuat perhatian atlet dan official serta masyarakat yang merayakan Idul Adha akan terbelah. Apalagi bagi sejumlah negara seperti Iran, Bahrain, dan beberapa negara Arab lainnya, perayaan Idul Adha lebih meriah dibandingkan Idul Fitri.

Di tengah berbagai even penting itu juga, Indonesia sedang melakukan persiapan pemilihan umum 2019. Meski pemungutan suara baru berlangsung pada 14 April 2019 mendatang, persiapan menuju ke sana sudah dilakukan mulai sekarang. Situasi politik yang memanas diharapkan tidak berpengaruh terhadap ekonomi Indonesia.

Semoga pemulihan bencana bisa dilakukan dengan baik, semoga Indonesia bisa berprestasi di Asian Games dan bisa menjadi penyelenggara yang baik. selamt Idul Adha 1428 H. Mohon maaf lahir dan batin.[]

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