Indonesia Receives MCE Envoys Dispatched to Commemorate Ramadan Nights

Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, welcomed the envoys of the Muslim Council of Elders, who were dispatched to the provinces of Central Java, Yogyakarta, South Sulawesi, Riau, North Sumatra, and West Nusa Tenggara to commemorate and observe Ramadan nights and promote moderation, balance, and enlightened Islamic thought.

In his opening remarks, the Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs greeted the envoys at the ministry’s headquarters in Jakarta, expressing his appreciation to the Muslim Council of Elders, led by Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, for its efforts in fostering dialogue, tolerance, and harmonious coexistence.

He emphasized that these values align with Indonesia’s societal fabric, as both share the mission of safeguarding humanity and contributing to global stability.

The Minister also introduced the envoys to several key initiatives led by the ministry, including the Eco-Theology program, which focuses on environmental conservation, and the "Love Curriculum," which teaches religion by emphasizing shared values that benefit both humanity and the environment.

He expressed his hope for an increase in the number of envoys in the coming years and for extending their missions to a year or more.