A total of 125 decorated vehicles took part in a parade celebrating the Islamic New Year, 1 Muharram 1448 Hijri, in Cilangkap Urban Village, Cipayung Sub-district, East Jakarta.

The event was officially opened by East Jakarta Mayor Munjirin together with Al Hamid Islamic Boarding School founder KH Lukman Hakim Hamid under the theme "A Moral Generation, Wise Social Media Use, and Unity in Preserving Peace."

Hundreds of participants, including male and female students, boarding school caretakers, parents, local residents, and members of Islamic study groups across Cipayung Sub-district, enthusiastically joined the event.

Throughout the parade, chants of shalawat echoed from the decorated vehicles, creating a festive and religious atmosphere.

A range of eye-catching vehicle decorations added to the festive atmosphere, with designs resembling prayer halls, mosques, fighter jets, tactical vehicles, and snack-themed displays.

The parade route covered a number of major roads, including Jalan Raya Munjul, Jalan Cilangkap Baru, Jalan Raya Cilangkap, and Jalan Raya Malaka. Police officers, Satpol PP personnel, and the East Jakarta Transportation Agency Sub-agency were deployed to maintain safety and traffic flow.

East Jakarta Mayor Munjirin praised the parade, saying it served not only as a means of promoting Islamic values but also generated economic benefits for the community.

"We highly appreciate this decorated vehicle parade because it creates a religious atmosphere while also delivering positive impacts for the community," he said on Tuesday (6/16).

Munjirin explained that the event helped stimulate the local economy by providing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with opportunities to promote and sell their products.

He added that creatively packaged Islamic New Year celebrations like this provide valuable experiences for students and local children while strengthening community solidarity.

Meanwhile, Al Hamid Islamic Boarding School founder KH Lukman Hakim Hamid said the decorated vehicle parade has become an annual tradition to welcome the Islamic New Year.

He stressed that the parade serves not only as a platform for Islamic outreach and strengthening community bonds, but also as an opportunity to bring together students, parents, boarding school administrators, local residents, and government representatives.

"Today, around 125 decorated four-wheeled vehicles joined the parade, not including the motorcycles accompanying the procession. We hope this event inspires renewed enthusiasm among students and the community in welcoming the 1448 Hijri Islamic New Year," he noted.

He added that participants with the most creative and attractive vehicle decorations would receive prizes ranging from cash rewards to household appliances. Various door prizes were also prepared by the organizers.

"The enthusiasm shown throughout the parade reflects the community's excitement in welcoming the Islamic New Year while strengthening religious values, solidarity, and social awareness among East Jakarta residents," he said.