The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Indonesia’s Religions and Cultures: Article Review

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia was first time announced by President Joko Widodo on Monday, 2 March 2020 and April 13, 2020 it is labeled as a national disaster. However, since the pandemic and regulations issued by the government, the community is no longer able to carry out social activities such as holding the meeting, take a walk or refreshing and others as usual. It makes people nationwide couldn't do their religious traditions and cultures to preventing the grouping of masses that can cause the rapid spreading of COVID-19. In addition, the chapel will be temporarily closed. On the other hand, cultures and religions are inseparable in Indonesian society. This article uses a descriptive qualitative approach to accurately explain the facts, characteristics, relationships, etc during the phenomenon that occurs. This article aims to analyze the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on Indonesian's cultures and religions and how to overcome it.