Minister Of Religion Yaqut: This Friendship Is Indonesia's Extraordinary Strength

JAKARTA - Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas appreciates the spirit of friendship of the Indonesian people in the midst of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This friendship has become Indonesia's extraordinary strength. Because meeting each other directly can relieve existing tensions as well as be able to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood in the community. We must protect and preserve this wealth of tradition together," he said in a written statement received on Wednesday. Jakarta, Saturday.

When celebrating Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijriah in his hometown in Rembang Regency, Central Java, he stated that the tradition of friendship needs to continue to be cultivated in the midst of the struggle of the Indonesian nation to rise from the impact of the pandemic.

He expressed optimism that the tradition of friendship breeds mutual understanding and strengthens the spirit of synergy.

These positive values, he said, became an advantage as well as the uniqueness of Indonesia that not many other nations had.

He invited parents, teachers, and community leaders to continue to develop the seeds of friendship from an early age to the nation's future generations.

"I am completely sure that only by working hand in hand, our country will have a higher civilization, progress quickly, and be respected by other nations," he said. pandemic recovery.

Although he did not specifically hold a griya title, Minister of Religion Yaqut said that he still visited and met each other, although sometimes it was just to shake hands and celebrate Eid with individuals from various backgrounds, including fishermen, farmers, workers, students, religious leaders, politicians, organizational activists and public officials. , such as the chairman of the KPU and regional heads.

"I am frankly very touched, because Eid al-Fitr teaches us to stay in touch with each other with full sincerity. This is a big capital for the Indonesian nation to rise and be strong after two years of the pandemic. Hopefully the pandemic will completely disappear and we can return to normal activities," said Minister of Religion Yaqut .