Isbat Session to be Held on May 17, 2026: Religious Ministry
The Ministry of Religious Affairs will hold an isbat (determination) session to determine the beginning of Zulhijah 1447 Hijri on 29 Zulkaidah 1447 Hijri, which falls on May 17, 2026.
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Religious Ministry and Police Collaborates in Preventing Radicalism in Denpasar City
The Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Anti-Terror of Indonesian National Police, in collaboration with the Denpasar City Ministry of Religious Affairs, held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Monday (1/26/2026)
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Religious Harmony as Pillars for the Continued National Development
The Vice Minister of Religious Affairs, Raden Muhammad Syafi'i, stated that civil servants (ASN) and government employees with work contracts (PPPK) within the Ministry of Religious Affairs are the pillars of religious harmony.
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Religious Affairs Minister Urges Christians to Nurture Faith and Love Within the Family
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar urges Christians to celebrate Christmas 2025 by strengthening faith, love, and family resilience. Learn more.
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Preventing Online Gambling and Loans, Religious Ministry Initiated BMM-MADADA Program
The Ministry of Religious Affairs, along with the National Zakat Collection Agency (Baznas), has initiated the Baznas Mosque Microfinance (BMM) – Mosque Empowerment with Impact (MADADA) program, which aims to serve as a bulwark against online gambling and online loans.
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Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Strengthen Collaboration in Renewable Energy
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar stated that Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with Saudi Arabia in renewable energy and education.
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2025 Zakat Village, Collaboration Between Ministries to Empower Denizens
The Ministry of Religious Affairs is collaborating with the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration in implementing the 2025 Zakat Village program.
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Minister Nasaruddin Expressed Condolences for the Passing of Suryadharma Ali
The Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, expressed his deep condolences on the passing of Suryadharma Ali, the former Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2009–2014 period, on Thursday at 4:18 a.m. at Mayapada Hospital, Jakarta.
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Religion Ministry to Push Love Curriculum Following Incident in Padang
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar expressed his concern over the incident where worship services were broken up at a Christian prayer house in Padang, West Sumatra.
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Religious Minister Apologizes for Hajj Inconveniences
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has publicly apologized to pilgrims for various issues encountered during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, from departure to the key stages of Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina. Learn more.
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Minister of Religious Affairs Sends Off First Batch of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar officially sent off the first group of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims at Pondok Gede Hajj Dormitory, Jakarta, on Thursday night (1/5/2025). Read more.
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Social and Religious Ministries Signs MoU to Succeed Sekolah Rakyat
The Ministry of Social Affairs is collaborating with the Ministry of Religious Affairs in an effort to make the People's School and poverty alleviation programs a success.
