National Dialogue, Pancacinta, and Religious Initiative Highlight UIN Jakarta’s 80th Independence Day Festival

Jakarta, UIN Online News — To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, in partnership with the Directorate General of Islamic Education (Ditjen Pendis) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Directorate of Islamic Religious Higher Education (Diktis), hosted a commemoration at Campus 1 of UIN Jakarta on Saturday (August 16, 2025).

As the host, UIN Jakarta held a nation-scale dialogue, themed "80 Years of Indonesian Independence: A Momentum to Strengthen National Bonds in the Spirit of Diversity," which included lively events: National Dialogue, Pancacinta (Five Loves), and the House of Worship Cleaning initiative.

Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, M.A., Ph.D., the Rector of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, was represented by Prof. Ali Munhanif, M.A., Ph.D., the Vice Rector for Student Affairs. He underscored the need to preserve national unity through the reinforcement of religious moderation principles.

According to him, this festival is not merely a ceremonial day of conversing but also a confirmation of UIN Jakarta's collective commitment through the Ciputat Declaration, which serves as the intellectual and spiritual legacy of every State Islamic Higher Education for a peaceful and prosperous Indonesia.

"The Ministry of Religious Affairs' Pancacinta—Love for Indonesia, Love for the Constitution, Love for the Republic of Indonesia, Love for Harmony, and Love for Moderation—should serve as the cornerstone for commemorating 80 years of independence. Thus, Indonesia becomes a shared home for all of us," the Vice Rector of UIN for Student Affairs stated.

The keynote address at this event was presented by the Director General of Islamic Education, Prof. Dr. Suyitno, M.Ag., who underscored the significant contribution of Islamic Religious Higher Education (PTKI) in safeguarding national identity.

"This dialogue aims to sustain the fervor of nationalism as devised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, through the Pancacinta program and the religious moderation initiative. We hope to cultivate a new generation that serves as the cohesive force of the society amid diversity," he stated.

Simultaneously, the principal speaker representing the Muslim community asserted that the essence of nationalism must remain intertwined with inclusive religious principles.

In Indonesia, achieving harmony requires viewing differences as a blessing rather than a threat. Therefore, religious moderation becomes essential in maintaining national unity," Prof. Dr. Phil. Sohiron, M.A., Director of Islamic Religious Higher Education, stated.

Next is the second session, including various national figures, scholars, and religious leaders:

1. Director of Islamic Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Phil. Sahiron, M.A., representing Muslims
2. Chairman of the Indonesian Supreme Council of Confucianism (Matakin), Xs. Ir. Budi Santoso Tanuwibowo, M.M., representing Confucians
3. Chairman of the Sriwijaya State Buddhist College in Tangerang, Banten, Dr. Li. Edi Ramawijaya Putra, M.Pd., representing Buddhists
4. Chairman of the Dharma Nusantara Hindu College in Jakarta, Dr. Ni Gusti Ayu Ketut Kurniasari, S.IP., M.Si., representing Hindus
5. Chairman of the Katwuri Baptist Theological College (STTBK), Dr. Gandi Wibowo, M.Th., representing Christians
6. Chairman of the Catholic College of Philosophy (STF), Dr. Simon Petrus Lili Tjahjadi, representing Catholics.

This cross-religious dialogue was moderated by Professor Arif Zamhari, M.A., Ph.D., a professor in Religious Sociology and the Head of the Center for Religious Moderation at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.

In the end, all participants collaboratively executed a cleanup initiative at houses of worship within the Campus 1 vicinity, symbolizing joint dedication to safeguarding the purity of places of worship and fostering ecumenical unity.

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📝 Event Information

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs Education Office in collaboration with UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta presents:
Dialogue on Nationality and Pancacinta and House of Worship Cleanliness

Theme:
📌 “80 Years of Indonesian Independence: Momentum to Strengthen National Bonds in the Spirit of Diversity”

• 🗓 Saturday, August 16, 2025
• ⏰ 1:00 PM – finish
• 📍 Diorama Room & Fathullah Mosque – Near Campus 1 of UIN Jakarta 
• 🎤 Greetings: Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, M.A., Ph.D. – Chancellor of UIN Jakarta
• 🎯 Keynote Speech: Prof. Dr. Suyitno, M.Ag. – Director General of Education, Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia
• 👥 Source:
  1. Prof. Dr. Phil. Sahiron, M.A. — Perspective of the Muslim Ummah
  2. Xs. Ir. Budi Santoso Tanuwibowo, M.M. — Perspective of the Confucian Ummah
  3. Dr. Li. Edi Ramawijaya Putra, M.Pd. — Buddhist Perspective
  4. Dr. Ni. Gusti Ayu Ketut Kurniasari, S.I.P., M.Sc. — Perspective of the Hindu Ummah
  5. Dr. Gandi Wibowo, M.Th. — Christian Perspective
  6. Dr. Simon Petrus Lili Tjahjadi — Perspective of the Catholic Community
• 👨🏼‍⚖ Moderator: Prof. Arif Zamhari, M.A., Ph.D.

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