This Year's Eid Still in a Pandemic, Annissa Soebandono Virtually Visits Family

Kapanlagi.com - Already counting down the days to the holy month of Ramadan, surely a month after that Muslims all over the world will celebrate Idul Fitri. Although it's still quite a long time, apparently Annissa Soebandono has planned to prepare for Eid clothes.

When met in Menteng area, Central Jakarta, on Saturday (10/4), Annissa said she will observe Ramadan fasting at home considering that the Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing. As for Eid preparations, she wants to wear simple yet elegant attire.

"Honestly, this year's preparation is not for going out during Ramadan, because we're not allowed to go anywhere, so the preparation is done at home with the people we love and still being productive. Just keep ourselves busy with positive things," said Annissa Soebandono.

"(For Eid) I'm going to make a set for my family. It has to be polite and simple, especially comfort is the most important thing," she added.

1. Missing Family Gathering

The younger sister of actress Alyssa Soebandono also admitted that she and her family miss the atmosphere of Ramadan and Eid as usual before the pandemic hit. Because, it seems that this year's Eid, she and her family did not go back to their hometown.

"I really miss gathering with my family, especially this year not going back to Malang makes me miss them even more, I can't meet my mom and dad, it makes me really sad," she said.

2. Online Gathering

In addition, during Eid, they will not meet in person. She and her family will still maintain a virtual gathering.

"We will still follow the health protocols, so we will gather online. Because many of my family members are elderly and there are young children, we don't want to endanger our family. Alhamdulillah they understand, so we restrain ourselves," she concluded.

(kpl/irf/lmp)