Friday sermons across Indonesia focused on the observance of Ashura, a significant day in the Islamic calendar falling on June 19, 2026. The sermons highlighted the importance of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, and specifically the historical and religious significance embedded within Ashura. The day is noted for commemorating several important events in Islamic tradition. Details of these events were the focus of the religious discourse. Observances of Ashura vary among different Islamic communities. The sermons aimed to educate congregations about the day’s meaning and its place within the broader Islamic faith.