Vice President Ma'ruf Amin Scheduled To Attend MUI Anniversary

JAKARTA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin is scheduled to represent President Joko Widodo at the anniversary event of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) at the Sultan Hotel, Central Jakarta, Tuesday (26/7).

"God willing, the Vice President will attend the milad in place of the President who is on a state visit," said Cholil Nafis, chairman of the MUI 47th anniversary event, as reported by ANTARA, Monday, July 25.

Cholil said the MUI anniversary event would be attended by a number of ministers, Bank Indonesia officials, as well as the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Palestine.

In celebration of the 47th anniversary of MUI, according to him, MUI held a seminar to absorb the aspirations of the community and discuss research results.

The Head of the MUI for Da'wah and Ukhuwah Sector stated that the input submitted to the MUI would be taken into consideration in an effort to improve the gait of the assembly in society.

"This is to strengthen MUI's achievements in the future, namely protecting the people, guiding the people, and empowering the people," said Cholil.