The Christian New Year celebration on Jan. 6 in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, was rejected and disrupted by the radical organization PASS (Defenders of Ahlus Sunnah).

The organization protested the implementation of a Christian Spiritual Revival Service (KKR) led by Pastor Stephen Tong on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Bandung.

A week earlier, on Dec. 29, 2025, a letter had circulated rejecting the KKR scheduled for Jan. 6, citing propaganda aimed at converting Muslims. However, the church insisted on its right to worship, and the service proceeded.

During the service, these Islamic organizations blocked the road and confronted the congregation, which led to a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere.

A group of these organizations approached the area, demonstrating and causing a commotion with loudspeakers. The congregation, however, continued to worship in an orderly manner despite threats of intimidation.

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