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Religious Affairs Ministry vows crackdown on intolerance

Society 6 months ago

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Religious Affairs Ministry vows crackdown on intolerance

The Religious Affairs Ministry has pledged to act firmly in addressing recurring incidents of violent intolerance in Indonesia by involving the police and the intelligence agency, while rights groups push for inclusive, grassroots-based solutions.

KPK opens probe into 2024 haj quota distribution

Politics 7 months ago

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KPK opens probe into 2024 haj quota distribution

The KPK has summoned Yaqut Cholil Qoumas for questioning as part of its preliminary investigation into the 2024 haj program during his tenure as religious affairs minister, in particular the allotment of Indonesia's quota, building upon the findings of a House special commission into the same matter late last year.

PPP calls members to pray for late ex-chair Suryadharma Ali

Politics 7 months ago

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PPP calls members to pray for late ex-chair Suryadharma Ali

Former religious affairs minister and United Development Party (PPP) chair Suryadharma Ali died early in the morning on Thursday at the Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta.

Don’t neglect our pilgrims

Editorial 9 months ago

Don’t neglect our pilgrims

The government cannot remain silent when citizens are facing hardships in their bid to fulfil their religious obligation.

Govt declares Idul Adha falls on June 6

Society 9 months ago

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Govt declares Idul Adha falls on June 6

The Idul Adha (Day fo Sacrifice) Islamic holiday for 2025 will fall on June 6, as announced by Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar following an isbat (moon sighting confirmation) hearing on Tuesday.

Central Java haj pilgrim dies upon landing in Saudi Arabia

Archipelago 10 months ago

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Central Java haj pilgrim dies upon landing in Saudi Arabia

The 65-year-old woman from Banjarnegara regency, Central Java complained of feeling dizzy before she collapsed in the airplane that took her and her husband from Surakarta to Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Indonesia starts sending haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Society 10 months ago

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Indonesia starts sending haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

More than 7,000 Indonesian pilgrims departed for Saudi Arabia during the first wave of this year’s haj departure, marking the official start of the annual pilgrimage for millions of Muslims worldwide.

The many ways to determine Ramadan, Idul Fitri dates

Society 11 months ago

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The many ways to determine Ramadan, Idul Fitri dates

Millions of Muslims often face questions on when the Ramadan or Idul Fitri holidays will fall, which depends on how religious authorities observe the moon to determine the Hijriah Islamic calendar.

Six Indonesian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

Middle East and Africa 11 months ago

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Six Indonesian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

A bus carrying Indonesian pilgrims was involved in a collision at Wadi Qudeid, the road between Mecca and Medina located around 150 kilometers from Jeddah, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire.

Ramadan starts on Saturday, govt declares

Society 1 year ago

Ramadan starts on Saturday, govt declares

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar announced the decision after receiving confirmation of the sighting of the moon in Aceh.

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