Ministry Of Religion Opens Voice About Viral Marriage Ban On Holidays

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Religion emphasized that there is no policy to prohibit the implementation of marriage outside the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA), either on weekdays or on holidays.

"We want to clarify that the regulation does not limit couples from holding weddings outside the KUA on weekdays or on holidays," said Ministry of Religion spokesman Anna Hasbie, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, October 13.

This statement was in response to the circulation of information on social media regarding the ban on marriage on holidays after the issuance of Minister of Religion Regulation (PMA) No. 22 of 2024 concerning Marriage Registration.

Anna explained that the implementation of marriage at KUA can only be carried out on weekdays and working hours. This is because the KUA operates from Monday to Friday. Outside of these days, the KUA does not serve weddings in the office.

"It is important to note that the only thing that takes a day off is the KUA office, not the penghulu officer," said Anna.

According to Anna, marriage registration services have been regulated in the law. As long as they meet the applicable requirements, a partner can still have a wedding at the desired location, either at home, at home or at worship.

Anna said the Ministry of Religion is committed to continuing to provide marriage registration services that make it easier for the community.

"Hopefully it can ease the concerns of people planning to get married outside the District KUA. The Ministry of Religion is committed to continuing to provide the best service in the process of recording marriages," he said.

In the future, Anna said, the Ministry of Religion will conduct further socialization regarding PMA No. 22 of 2024 so that there will be no more misunderstandings in the community regarding the applicable marriage rules.