On the day Shaykh Hisham returned to Jakarta from Malaysia, he was hosted by the local Mureeds at a large celebration called in Indonesia Halal-Bi-Halal;

This is a religious celebration hdeld around the time of Eid ul-Fitr where thousands of people attend, mawlid is recited and food is served.

Although Eid had passed but to the mureeds in Indonesia, their happiness for having Shaykh Hisham amongst was enough reason to hold such an event.

Mawlid was recited, after which Shaykh Hisham gave a talk to more than two thousand attendees.

At the end of the talk, the whole crowed surged towards Mawlana Shaykh Hisham, asking to take initiation and seeking his prayers for them and blessings.