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Southeast Asia's economic future is tied to religious harmony
Southeast Asia's economic future is tied to religious harmony

Nikkei Asia

time04-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Nikkei Asia

Southeast Asia's economic future is tied to religious harmony

Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar and the late Pope Francis pose for a group photo following a meeting with religious leaders in Jakarta on Sept. 5, 2024. © Reuters Noorhaidi Hasan is the rector and professor of Islam and politics at Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Southeast Asia's rich religious diversity is both a strength and a source of ongoing challenge.

Indonesian president makes first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office
Indonesian president makes first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office

Arab News

time01-07-2025

  • Business
  • Arab News

Indonesian president makes first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the inaugural session of the Indonesia-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council this week, his first official trip to Saudi Arabia since taking office, Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy, who became president last October, left Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon for a three-day trip to the Kingdom. He is accompanied by Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar. Prabowo is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Wednesday, the Indonesian foreign ministry said in a statement. 'This state visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, particularly in strategic sectors, such as cooperation in economy and investment, energy security, and cooperation to serve Indonesia's Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. The meeting will also be used as an avenue to discuss current regional and global issues, especially developments in the Middle East.' The coordination council was established in October 2023 by the crown prince and former Indonesian President Joko Widodo to align the strategic priorities of the two countries. From its first meeting, Indonesia is expecting 'a number of deliverables in the form of MoU (memorandum of understanding), including between governments and businesses,' the foreign affairs ministry said. Jakarta has in recent years sought to enhance trade ties with Riyadh and gain a greater presence in the Middle East. Bilateral ties have traditionally focused on Hajj and Umrah as Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation, sends the largest Hajj contingent of pilgrims every year. Indonesian and Saudi officials have been in talks to explore untapped potential in commerce, as trade and investment ties have been on the rise. Non-oil trade was worth about $3.3 billion in 2024, showing a 14.5 percent increase compared to 2020. As part of the Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Al-Khorayef's visit to Jakarta in April, the Saudi Export-Import Bank and its Indonesian counterpart signed an agreement aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations between the two countries. Al-Khorayef also signed a memorandum of understanding with Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to boost cooperation in the mining and minerals sector. Indonesia holds the world's largest nickel reserves and has rich deposits of other minerals, including copper and bauxite. In 2023, its mining sector accounted for about 11.9 percent of the country's gross domestic product.

Indonesia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 6, a day earlier than neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore
Indonesia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 6, a day earlier than neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore

Malay Mail

time28-05-2025

  • General
  • Malay Mail

Indonesia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 6, a day earlier than neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore

JAKARTA, May 28 — Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on June 6, according to the Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar. He made the announcement after chairing a rukyatul hilal (moon sighting) meeting to determine 1 Zulhijjah 1446H and Hari Raya Aidiladha at the ministry on Tuesday night. 'Based on the reports received, it has been agreed that 1 Zulhijjah will fall on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and 10 Zulhijjah or Aidiladha will be on Friday, June 6, 2025,' he said in a statement. With this announcement, Indonesia will celebrate Aidiladha a day earlier than its neighbouring countries Malaysia and Singapore. — Bernama

These countries will celebrate Eid Al Adha on June 6
These countries will celebrate Eid Al Adha on June 6

Khaleej Times

time27-05-2025

  • General
  • Khaleej Times

These countries will celebrate Eid Al Adha on June 6

[Editor's Note: For latest updates on Eid Al Adha announcements in the UAE and region, read Khaleej Times' live blog here.] Countries across the world have been waiting eagerly to sight the moon which will mark the start of Dhul Hijjah, indicating the day Eid Al Adha will be celebrated, which is 10 days from the start of the month. A day before Eid Al Adha, Muslims mark one of the holiest days — Arafah Day — which falls on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah. Moon sighting is based on the Islamic calendar which is set according to the lunar cycle. This means that all significant days in the Islamic calendar move forward approximately 11 days each year. Therefore, the sighting of the moon determines when the month of Dhul Hijjah starts and when the 10th day will be. This year, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al Adha on either Friday, June 6, or Saturday, June 7, depending on the sighting. Eid Al Adha, a holy festival celebrated by Muslims, falls more than two months after Eid Al Fitr. The occasion is marked by faithful through special animal sacrifices, prayers, charity and celebrations. Here are the countries who have spotted the moon on Tuesday, May 27, and will be celebrating the holy festival on Friday, June 6. Indonesia Indonesia will be marking the start of the month on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This means that Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6 in the Asian country. The Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar announced the date in a press conference at the Office of the Ministry of Religion, Jakarta, after the crescent was spotted on Tuesday, May 27.

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