About 3,200 organizers took part in the 11th Festival Merah Putih, which drew participants from outside the region.
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Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said 2025 national zakat collections rose 12 percent to Rp44,6 triliun, reaching 140 million mustahik.
The event is expected to draw about 100,000 people and feature interfaith prayers and a choir.
The government is letting people choose 1 of 5 final designs through June 28 on the official website after a curated national contest.