The launch marks Central Java\u2019s readiness to host Indonesia\u2019s largest\nQur\u2019an festival and competition from 11 to 20 September 2026. The theme\nfor the 31st National MTQ is \u2018Spreading the Light of the Qur\u2019an in\nHarmony Towards a Civilised Golden Indonesia\u2019. The theme reflects the\nhope that the values of the Qur\u2019an will serve as a guide in building a\nharmonious, tolerant, just, and civilised life towards a Golden\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
The logo and mascot were the results of an open competition. The logo\nfeatures a white-and-green gunungan wayang shape incorporating several\nicons of the host city, Semarang. Its meaning represents the cultural\nvalues, diversity, and harmony that characterise Central Java. The\nmascot, named Saqur (Sahabat Qur\u2019an), depicts a religious, intelligent,\ncreative, spirited young Indonesian with noble character. It is intended\nto symbolise the spirit of the younger generation in practising the\nvalues of the Qur\u2019an.<\/p>\n
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin explained that many new\ndevelopments have emerged from MTQ events held in various regions. He\nnoted that this edition in Semarang, Central Java, introduces new\nelements initiated by the organising committee, including additional\nevents that combine festivity with deeper appreciation of meaning. The\nMTQ in Semarang will also be combined with various activities such as\nseminars, expos and exhibitions, a rebana competition, a job fair, a\ncity tour, and more. \u2018I underline that there are many special things\nhere that we have never seen at previous MTQs. There will also be a\npanel of judges, Qur\u2019anic experts, and scholars from abroad whose\ncontributions we will utilise,\u2019 Nasaruddin stated in a press\nrelease.<\/p>\n
According to him, the MTQ is one of the largest and most vibrant\nQur\u2019an festivals in the world. The MTQ also serves multiple functions,\nincluding acting as an important vessel for tolerance in Indonesia. The\nfestivity of the MTQ is crucial for national cohesion. \u2018It is also\neconomically beneficial for the host region. Tens to hundreds of\nthousands of people will come, travel, and spend money. Not just on\nhotels, but also on culinary experiences, transportation, bazaars, and\nmore. The MTQ is the biggest people\u2019s party,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi expressed pride and gratitude that\nhis province was chosen to host the 31st National MTQ. He stated that\nCentral Java is a province that upholds tolerance. \u2018We want to ensure\nthat participants feel the peace and tranquillity of Central Java. I\nhave asked the regents and mayors to support this by attending and\nwatching the event in person during the implementation,\u2019 he said. He\naffirmed that Central Java is fully prepared to organise the event. All\npreparations have been undertaken by the committee led by Vice Governor\nTaj Yasin Maimoen. Evaluations will continue to be carried out to ensure\nmaximum results during the execution. The trust placed in Central Java\nas the host demonstrates that the province is a destination for national\nand international scale events. The activity is expected to generate an\nextraordinary multiplier effect. \u2018Not only in terms of religion, but\nalso involving MSMEs and cultural exchange, thereby elevating the\nprofile of Semarang City and Central Java,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
The launch event was also attended by Vice Governor and Chairman of\nthe Central Java LPTQ Taj Yasin Maimoen, Central Java Regional Secretary\nSumarno, Mayor of Semarang Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti, Deputy Mayor of\nSemarang Iswar Aminuddin, Chairman of the Central Java Baznas Ahmad\nDarodji, Chairman of the Central Java MUI Noor Achmad, as well as\nseveral other prominent religious and community figures.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-governor-and-religious-affairs-minister-launch-logo-and-mascot-for-31st-national-mtq-1782395643", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }