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        "id": 1628430,
        "msgid": "eid-message-religious-affairs-minister-interfaith-harmony-as-energy-for-national-unity-1774090280",
        "date": "2026-03-21 16:52:00",
        "title": "Eid Message, Religious Affairs Minister: Interfaith Harmony as Energy for National Unity",
        "author": "Irvan Sihombing",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has delivered a strong message on the importance of interfaith harmony and national unity during Eid al-Fitr, emphasising that well-maintained cross-religious camaraderie serves as positive energy for the nation's life. He highlighted the special significance of this year's Ramadan due to its proximity to other religious holidays like Chinese New Year, Nyepi, and Lent, viewing these as valuable spiritual capital for Indonesian society. The Minister also appreciated the media's role in disseminating Islamic teachings and urged all elements of the nation to pray for Indonesia's prosperity, hoping Eid strengthens bonds and leads to a more prosperous, just, and harmonious future.",
        "content": "<p>Religious Affairs Minister (Menag) Nasaruddin Umar has conveyed a\nstrong message on the importance of harmony and national unity. He\nemphasised that interfaith religious harmony constitutes a great\nstrength that can drive Indonesia\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, an atmosphere of cross-religious togetherness that\nis well maintained becomes positive energy for national and state\nlife.<\/p>\n<p>He also assessed that this year\u2019s Ramadan holds special meaning\nbecause it is close to several other major religious holidays, such as\nChinese New Year, Nyepi, and Lent. That momentum, he said, becomes very\nvaluable spiritual capital for Indonesian society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201d The religious days that we commemorate in this republic provide\npositive energy to create nobility of character, create inner peace, and\nmake us more productive in bringing the Indonesian nation to greater\npeace and harmony,\u201d said the Menag on Saturday (21\/3).<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Nasaruddin Umar appreciated the role of media\npractitioners in disseminating Islamic teachings to the public. He\nassessed that the media\u2019s contribution is very significant in increasing\npublic participation, including among the younger generation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout you, media colleagues, such massive dissemination would not\nbe possible. I also congratulate the media colleagues for their\nextraordinary services,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Menag invited all elements of the nation to continue praying for\nIndonesia\u2019s welfare. He hopes that the Eid al-Fitr momentum can\nstrengthen ties and bring the nation towards a more prosperous, just,\nand harmonious life in the future.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eid-message-religious-affairs-minister-interfaith-harmony-as-energy-for-national-unity-1774090280",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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