Ayu Ting Ting’s Family’s Reserved Spot at Eid Prayer Site Sparks Debate

DEPOK, Indonesia – Indonesian singer Ayu Ting Ting and her family drew attention during Idul Fitri prayers on Saturday, March 21, 2026, after a reserved seating area bearing her family’s name was observed at a mosque in Depok, West Java, according to reports from Kompas.com.

Ayu Ting Ting, whose full name is Ayu Rosmalina, performed the Idul Fitri prayers with her family at a mosque near their home. She and her family walked to the mosque together. The reserved seating, marked with a sign reading “Keluarga Ayu Ting Ting” and initially cordoned off with tape, sparked discussion online, with some social media users speculating about special treatment. The tape was removed after the family was seated.

Online reactions were mixed. Some users questioned the necessity of the reserved seating, with one user commenting, “Who was first, they were in the front, nothing was reserved,” as reported by Kompas.com. Others suggested the arrangement was a result of the family’s financial status, with comments referencing “money’s power” and a comparison to hotel reservations.

Yet, many defended Ayu Ting Ting and her family, suggesting the reserved area may have been a gesture of gratitude for past donations to the mosque. One user noted that if the family were significant donors, the arrangement would be appropriate as a thank you. Another user speculated that the family may be the largest contributor to the local community, justifying the gesture.

Ayu Ting Ting recently stated her intention to spend the Lebaran holiday with her daughter, Bilqis Khumairah Razak, traveling to Beijing and Korea, beginning on the second or third day of Idul Fitri, according to Kompas.com. She expressed gratitude for being able to participate in the Idul Fitri prayers this year, noting she was not menstruating and able to join the congregation. “Every year it’s like that, thank God, today I’m not menstruating so I can participate in the prayers,” Ayu Ting Ting said, as reported by Liputan6.com. She described a feeling of emotion during the prayers, particularly during the final sermon, reflecting on the blessings she has received.

Ayu Ting Ting also described the importance of maintaining health and strengthening family ties during Lebaran, stating that the core meaning of the holiday remains consistent each year. Her family, as is their tradition, wore matching outfits designed by a close friend, though she did not specify the fabric’s name or color.