Halal Bihalal has become a tradition for the Indonesian community, especially after the Idul Fitri or Lebaran celebration. The term "Halal Bihalal" comes from the word "halal," meaning pure, and "bihalal," meaning to return to purity.
Therefore, Halal Bihalal serves as a time for people to ask for forgiveness from one another, so they can return to purity, just as its meaning suggests. If you are tasked with organizing an event for an office or school, here’s an example of a Halal Bihalal program that you can consider.
Halal Bihalal Event Rundown
1. Opening
As with most events, the Halal Bihalal event begins with an opening session. To make the opening session more organized, it’s recommended to have an MC (Master of Ceremony) for the event. During the opening, the MC can greet the attendees and provide a rundown of the upcoming program. This opening session is often followed by speeches. If it’s an office Halal Bihalal event, the company’s leader will give a speech. If it’s for a school, the school principal can be invited to give a speech to the attendees.
2. Recitation of Qur’anic Verses
The next part of the program is the recitation of Qur’anic verses. A Qur’anic recitation after the Eid celebrations will surely add a deeper meaning to the event. A religious teacher at school can be the one to recite the Qur’anic verses. For an office Halal Bihalal event, the recitation can be done by an employee who is proficient in reciting the Qur’an properly. Make sure to confirm with the person first if they are willing and able to do it. If no one can do the recitation, you may invite a religious leader (ustadz) to lead the recitation.
3. Religious Talk (Tausiah)
Following the Qur’anic recitation, the ustadz can give a religious talk or tausiah, which serves as spiritual guidance after the Eid celebration. You can ask the ustadz or speaker to talk about the importance of forgiving one another, in line with the theme of the Halal Bihalal event. Additionally, topics on acts of worship that can be continued after Idul Fitri can be shared. Even though Ramadan has passed, it doesn't mean that we can return to sin willingly.
4. Forgiveness Session
After the tausiah, the event can proceed to the main agenda, which is asking for forgiveness from one another. Typically, in schools, teachers will stand in a row, and students can line up to shake hands with their teachers. Meanwhile, in an office setting, the MC can invite employees to forgive one another. There’s no need for the employees to line up like in schools, but they can still shake hands with their colleagues on either side.
5. Shared Meal Session
If there is a budget for the Halal Bihalal event, you can include a shared meal session. With a shared meal, the attendees can socialize while enjoying the available dishes. This is a great way to strengthen the bonds of friendship, which is one of the main purposes of the Halal Bihalal event. It’s better to prepare the food buffet-style, so all participants can easily serve themselves. However, if you prefer, you can prepare the food in individual boxes. Just make sure to know the number of attendees so everyone gets a meal.
6. Entertainment Session
The next part of the program can include entertainment. This is optional if the Halal Bihalal event is scheduled for a full day. Having an entertainment session will make the event last longer and be more engaging. Entertainment can come in various forms, such as a light quiz or a guessing game. Be sure to prepare small prizes to encourage participation. The prizes don’t have to be expensive; you could make it interesting by providing a travel prayer mat that fits with the Islamic theme of the event. Additionally, entertainment can include sharing stories or experiences from the Idul Fitri holiday. You can also invite talented employees or students to perform music or stand-up comedy.
7. Closing
Finally, the Halal Bihalal program ends with a closing session. As with the opening, the MC will close the event. You may also conduct a prayer together at the end. To commemorate the event, you can arrange a group photo session.
So, that’s an example of a Halal Bihalal event program that can be implemented in an office or school. The program structure is quite flexible, as long as the forgiveness session, which is the core of the event, is included. However, make sure each session aligns with the purpose of the Halal Bihalal event itself.
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