In every difficulty we find convenience because every crisis provides an even greater opportunity if we innovatively look for the way out and strive to overcome the challenges.
These positive, heart warming and spirit lifting remarks were made by the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia Iwan S. Amri, as the host of a virtual Iftar on the first day of Ramazan .
In the midst of the corona virus pandemic in Pakistan and social distancing, the Indonesian Embassy switched to Virtual Iftar as an alternative to continue its annual tradition to breakfast together as a coherent community.
The virtual fast-breaking was attended by the Indonesian Ambassador Iwan Amri, Mrs. Rita Amri, Embassy’s officials and over 230 Indonesian students of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) who attended the grand virtual event from their boarding campuses and residences.
Welcoming the holy month, Ambassador Iwan S. Amri said that Ramazan is a great mercy of Allah to reset our lives but this year Ramazan was an unparalleled and perhaps once in a lifetime experience. The experience that teaches us that difficulties should encourage us to be more creative and breaking our fast together in virtual way was an example, he said.
On the occasion, Director Student Affairs IIUI, Dr.Ibrar Anver on behalf of the IIUI lauded the initiative of the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad and admired the creativity of the Indonesian students at their campus. Showing unanimity of views and acknowledging the Ambassador, Dr.Anver said in his remarks that “God will facilitate one’s life as long as he strives for the benefit of humanity.” During the program, the students were also provided information about the latest trends in the corona outbreak by Defence Attache of the Embassy, Colonel Kav.DodyTaufik with the view to further enhance self protection and awareness.
In the spirit of social solidarity, staff from the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad also raised funds for the Community Ramazan activities. On the occasion, Firdaus Alfin Hudaya, Chair of the Indonesian Student Association (PPMI) of Pakistan appreciated the Ambassador and conveyed the feelings of the students by saying that the students long for the fasting arrangement back home, but even in Islamabad they feel like at home because they have parents at the Indonesian Embassy who are caring and attentive to them”
As per the arrangement, Indonesian students independently prepare iftar at the campus dormitory kitchen. To have traditional Indonesian Ramadhan atmosphere in their campus, they prepare the typical Indonesian Iftar menu such as rendang, soto Betawi and grilled chicken, and banana compote.
