It has been two years but many Indonesians feel grateful they can celebrate Aidilfitri at their hometown

Muslims attend mass prayers at Dian Al-Mahri mosque, also known as Golden Dome Mosque, during Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Depok, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, May 2, 2022, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. - via Reuters

JAKARTA, May 2 (Bernama): Muslims in Indonesia celebrated Aidilfitri on Monday in a joyful atmosphere, after the government for the first time in two years allowed them to return to their respective hometowns to celebrate.

For most Indonesians, this is the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 there is real joy in celebrating Aidilfitri.