JAKARTA - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming emphasized the importance of maintaining religious harmony and social harmony during the Idul Fitri 1447 H visit to the Annajah Dawar Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes), Boyolali Regency, Central Java.
"Harmony is the key to the strength of the nation. Indonesia is independent because of unity and cohesion. This value is what we must continue to maintain and pass on," said Vice President Gibran in a statement quoted from the BPMI Secretariat of the Vice President as reported by ANTARA, Friday, March 27.
During the visit, the Vice President emphasized the strategic role that pesantren has in maintaining national unity. He encouraged that the values of harmony and social solidarity continue to be instilled in daily life by all elements of society.
Gibran conveyed that the values of togetherness and tolerance must continue to be strengthened as the main foundation of community life. This strengthening of harmony is considered very important to face the ever-evolving and challenging global dynamics.
"The Vice President's instructions are clear, we all have to maintain harmony. In the midst of conflicts that are still occurring in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, we are expected to continue to strengthen connectivity and harmony among citizens," said Ponpes Coordinator Annajah Dawar Sumanto.
The Vice President's presence was greeted directly by the Regent of Boyolali Agus Irawan and the ranks of the pondok pesantren caregivers located in Mojosongo Village, in order to strengthen the government's relationship with ulama and santri.
During the meeting, the Vice President had a special dialogue with the K.H. Abdul Hamid Zuhri pondok caregiver. The meeting, which took place in a warm atmosphere, was also attended by the entire family of the ponpes caregivers and was accompanied by prayers for the progress of the Indonesian nation.
The Vice President also took the time to greet, dialogue, and take a photo with the students and the community who crowded the pesantren area. Residents were enthusiastic when welcoming the former Solo Mayor to their area.
One of the residents, Ispari, admitted that he was proud to be able to meet directly with the Vice President. According to him, Gibran's performance has been very good since he served as the Mayor of Solo until now he has taken on the task as Vice President.
Closing the series of activities, Vice President Gibran and K.H. Abdul Hamid Zuhri walked to the Baitul Muslimin Mosque to perform the Friday prayer in congregation with the community at the mosque, which is about 400 meters from the boarding school location.
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