President Jokowi and VP Amin Extend Vesak Day Greetings
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin conveyed their heartfelt messages and aspirations for Vesak Day 2568 BE, celebrated on Thursday.
In a post on Instagram, President Widodo, affectionately known as Jokowi, shared his hopes for positive developments during the Vesak Day festivities. “Happy Vesak Day, 2568 BE. May happiness, peace, and wisdom always surround us all,” he expressed. His post was accompanied by an illustration depicting Buddhists celebrating Vesak Day at the iconic Borobudur Temple and an image of the festive lantern festival.
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin also took to the same social media platform to share his wishes. He emphasized the significance of Vesak Day in fostering wisdom and true happiness among Buddhists, as well as promoting tolerance and harmony among Indonesia’s diverse religious communities. “The momentum of Vesak Day can increase wisdom and true happiness for Buddhists while strengthening harmony and tolerance between religious communities in Indonesia. Happy Vesak Day,” he stated.
The messages from Indonesia’s top leaders underscore the importance of Vesak Day in promoting peace, unity, and mutual respect in the nation’s richly diverse cultural and religious landscape.
