The Prophet's Birthday Becomes A Space For Cultural And Education Meetings

JAKARTA - The commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad SAW's birthday at the Baitut Thalibin Mosque, Senayan, Jakarta, presents an Islamic face that is familiar with culture and education.

Three ministries of Culture, Basic and Secondary Education, as well as Higher Education, Science, and Technology, celebrate this meaningful moment.

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that the Prophet's birthday was not just a religious ritual, but a cultural heritage full of spiritual, social, and cultural values.

Islam enters Indonesia in a peaceful manner, through dialogue and strong cultural communication. The preachers use cultural symbols, such as wayang, gamelan, and keris. Islam in Indonesia is unique because it embraces tradition," he said.

Menbud Fadli also mentioned the latest findings in Jajagao Village, Kapuas Hulu Tengah, which strengthened the view of Muhammadiyah scholars since 1963 that Islam has been present in the archipelago since the 7th century AD.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti sees this warning as strengthening character education. "Reminding religious holidays is important to train student leadership and dynamicize positive activities in schools," he said.

He emphasized the importance of embedding the perfect glory of the Prophet.

Director General of Science and Technology Ahmad Najib Burhani reminded Muslims to catch up in the fields of science and technology. We need to fill and compete in the development of science and technology," he said.

KH Zulfa Mustofa, Deputy Chairperson of PBNU, closed with a message of brotherhood. According to him, the flexibility of sharia makes Islam widely accepted. Together with NU and Muhammadiyah, cultural traditions in Maulid, to harmony between mass organizations are important to care for. Allah created this great nation with diversity that we must maintain," he said.

The event closed with the handover of parcels and scholarships for employees of three ministries, accompanied by a prayer led by KH Zulfa Mustofa.