Nahdlatul Ulama
Prabowo vows to lower hajj costs at NU event in Malang
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President Prabowo Subianto attended the Mujahadah Kubro marking Nahdlatul Ulama's centennial in Malang, East Java, on February 8, 2026. Before thousands of ulama and Nahdliyin, he committed to building a Kampung Haji in Mecca to reduce hajj costs for Indonesian pilgrims.
Nahdlatul Ulama (Nu) reaffirms its commitment to the rukyatul hilal method for determining the start of Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah in 2026, without referring to the Kalender Hijriah Global Tunggal (Khgt). The decision considers differences in space, time, and hilal visibility. The statement was made by Ahmad Izzuddin from PbNu's Lembaga Falakiyah.
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Preacher Gus Miftah led a communal prayer event at Masjid Raya KH Hasyim Asy’ari in West Jakarta on Friday night, December 26, 2025. The event, initiated by Nahdlatul Ulama's central board, aimed to pray for recovery from the Sumatra disaster and national safety from extreme climate threats.
The polemic over the impeachment of PBNU General Chairman KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, or Gus Yahya, has raised concerns among NU figures. Several executives and clerics are calling for islah, or reconciliation, to resolve the conflict. They emphasize the need for open communication and NU principles like balance and tolerance.
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Amid internal turmoil in Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf, known as Gus Yahya, asserts that the Syuriyah daily meeting lacks authority to dismiss him. Kiais in a gathering agreed to reject any impeachment and push for resolution through deliberation per the organization's bylaws. Local branches like PCNU Tulungagung maintain normal operations while awaiting an official decision.