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Minister of Religious Affairs emphasizes social piety of prayer in 2026 Isra Miraj commemoration
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Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar delivered a speech at the national Isra Miraj commemoration at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on January 15, 2026. He explained that prayer, the core of the Isra Miraj event, is not only spiritual but also teaches social concern and environmental ethics. The speech responds to various challenges faced by society today.
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar opened the National Pindapata Gema Waisak 2026 event in Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Sunday morning. Around 10,000 Buddhists gathered to mark the tradition under the theme of walking the noble path by contributing to the nation.