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Indonesia's minister urges unity, peace in Easter message

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar extended Easter greetings to Christians and called for ...

The 'main players' who keep Jakarta alive at Eid

Jakarta falls silent each Eid. Skyscrapers empty, traffic thins, and millions leave for hometowns. Yet behind the ...

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Key traditions of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia

Eid al-Fitr, known locally as Lebaran, is one of Indonesia’s most anticipated celebrations. Beyond marking the ...

Economists urged to collaborate in management of community funds

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has called on Islamic economic scholars and practitioners to collaborate ...

Indonesia sends 29 Islamic scholars to US short courses

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar on Tuesday sent off 29 scholarship recipients from the ...

Saudi distributes iftar packages, calls Indonesian Muslims "the Best"

The Head of the Religious Attache at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Ahmed bin Essa Al-Hazmi, called ...

Prabowo warns of resistance as Indonesia presses anti-graft drive

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Saturday that every push to eradicate corruption is met with resistance ...

President Prabowo praises MUI for its presence in difficult times

President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday praised the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for its active role during national ...

Prabowo vows crackdown on corruption, urges unity at MUI event

President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday renewed his pledge to confront corruption and national challenges, invoking a ...

Indonesia to host first National Chinese New Year Festival in 2026

The government will host its first Chinese New Year Festival, reflecting the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in ...

Ecotheology takes center stage at Indonesia national Isra Mikraj event

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar highlighted the concept of ecotheology during the national commemoration of ...

Jakarta to revitalize Pasar Baru, Kota Tua starting mid-2026

The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to begin revitalizing the Pasar Baru, Glodok, Chinatown, and Kota Tua areas in ...

Religious Affairs Ministry raises Rp155 bln for Sumatra flood relief

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Ministry has raised about Rp155 billion (US$9.3 million) to deliver essential aid ...

Indonesia advocates global peace at 2025 Rome meeting

Indonesia, represented by former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar, and business ...

Indonesia, Vatican pledge to turn Istiqlal Declaration into action

Indonesia and the Holy See have pledged to turn the Istiqlal Declaration into concrete actions, and Vatican officials ...