THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SILENCE DAY THE SAKA NEW YEAR 1947

Based on the Circular Letter of the Governor of Bali Number: 16 of 2024 dated November 13, 2024, regarding National Holidays, Collective Leave, and Dispensation for Hindu Holy Days in Bali for the Year 2025, we are the religious leaders united in the Interreligious Harmony Forum (FKUB) of Bali Province, along with the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bali Province, and with the acknowledgment of the Chief of the Bali Regional Police, the Commander of the 163/Wira Satya Military Resort Command, and the Governor of Bali, hereby announce this official statement regarding the implementation of Silence Day, The Saka New Year 1947, which falls on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as follows:

1.    The Bali Hindus conduct the implementation of Silence Day, the Saka New Year 1947 including Malis, Pengrupukan, Sipeng (catur bratha penyepian), Ngembak Geni sincerely and with deep respect.

2.    Transportation service providers (land, sea, and air) not allowed to operate during the implementation of the Silence Day, from Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 08:00 am until Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 06:00 am.

3.     Radio and television broadcasting institutions are not permitted to operate during the implementation of the Silence Day, from Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 06:00 am until Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 06:00 am.

4.    Cellular service providers are required to disable mobile data, and all television service providers must suspend broadcasting from Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 06:00 am until Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 06:00 am.

5.    People is not allowed to travel or leave their houses, set off firecrackers/fireworks, use loudspeakers or other noise-making devices, turn on lights, or engage in any activities that may disturb the sanctity of the Silence Day and public order.

6.    Accommodation service providers, entertainment service providers, and tourist attractions in Bali are not permitted to promote their businesses using Silence Day branding.

7.    Traditional Village Authorities (Prajuru Desa Adat), Pecalang, BANKAMDA, Village/Sub-district Officials, and security personnel at each place of worship are responsible for ensuring the security of the Silence Day implementation in their respective areas, in coordination with the relevant security authorities.

8.    As the Silence Day coincides with the month of Ramadan 1447 Hijra, the following provisions apply:

a. Muslims conduct Tarawih prayers at the nearest mosque by walking or at their respective houses, without using loudspeakers and with limited lighting. The Tarawih prayer should be conducted from 20:00 to 21:30 pm.

b. Followers of other religions conduct their worship at their respective houses.

9.  The Religious councils, religious social institutions, and relevant authorities are encouraged to disseminate this official statement to all religious communities in Bali.

10.  All members of society must comply with this official statement.

This official statement is hereby issued as a guideline to be followed and implemented accordingly 

Bali, March 2025

    THE GOVERNOR OF BALI