Kapanlagi.com - El Rumi attended the Red and White Flag Lowering Ceremony for the 81st Independence Day at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Monday afternoon (17/8/2026). The second son of Maia Estianty and Ahmad Dhani was present as an invited guest at the solemn state event.
During the independence celebration, El appeared formally and shared snapshots of his activities in the palace environment through social media. One highlighted moment was his time with Bobby Kertanegara, the beloved cat of President Prabowo Subianto.
1. El Rumi at the Palace Guest Line

El Rumi Wears a Black Suit © instagram.com/elelrumi
The flag lowering ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day was held at the Merdeka Palace on Monday afternoon. The event took place solemnly, with a series of official processes attended by guests.
El Rumi sat in the guest line alongside his mother, Maia Estianty, and his stepfather, Irwan Mussry. His presence marked the family's participation in this year's state celebration.
While at the Palace, El Rumi shared a series of photos via social media.
2. Formal Attire in Red and White

El Rumi with Maia Estianty and Irwan Mussry © instagram.com/elelrumi
El Rumi's appearance caught attention with his neat outfit choice that matched the atmosphere of the independence celebration. He wore a classic black suit paired with a white shirt.
The red tie detail became an accent that harmonized with the theme of Indonesia's Independence Day. This color combination added a bold touch to his formal look.
The jasmine garland worn by the guests also appeared around El Rumi's neck. This traditional accessory complemented his appearance at the state event at the Palace.
3. Syifa Hadju Watches Ariana Grande Concert

El Rumi Meets Bobby Kertanegara © instagram.com/elelrumi
In this special moment, Syifa Hadju was not seen accompanying her husband. Her absence was confirmed through her activities abroad.
Syifa is in London to watch the Eternal Sunshine Tour concert of Ariana Grande. This agenda coincides with the series of independence celebrations in Jakarta.
She enjoyed the concert with Kesha Ratuliu and Sherina Hadju. Information about their presence at the concert also circulated through social media posts.
4. Moment with Bobby Kertanegara Makes Everyone Envious

El Rumi Photo with Bobby Kertanegara © instagram.com/elelrumi
One of the moments that caught attention was when El Rumi posed with Bobby Kertanegara, the beloved cat of President Prabowo Subianto.
In the picture, Bobby looks sweetly sitting in a stroller. He is dressed in red and white, in line with the theme of the independence celebration.
The togetherness of El Rumi and Bobby Kertanegara immediately made netizens envious in the comment section.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.