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        "msgid": "minister-of-culture-designates-13-july-as-day-of-belief-in-the-one-almighty-god-1783356772",
        "date": "2026-07-06 23:08:19",
        "title": "Minister of Culture Designates 13 July as Day of Belief in the One Almighty God",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has officially designated 13 July as the Day of Belief in the One Almighty God, fulfilling a constitutional mandate to protect cultural and spiritual diversity. The date was chosen for its historical significance, marking a key BPUPKI session in 1945. The decision follows a two-decade-long proposal by the Majelis Luhur Kepercayaan Indonesia (MLKI) and aims to guarantee equal rights for adherents of traditional faiths.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has officially designated 13 July as\nHari Kepercayaan Terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa (Day of Belief in the One\nAlmighty God). He stated that the designation fulfils a mandate from the\nconstitution and legislation. Fadli explained that this constitutional\nmandate is enshrined in Article 32, paragraph 1 of the 1945\nConstitution, which states, \u2018The state shall advance the national\nculture of Indonesia amidst the civilisation of the world by\nguaranteeing the freedom of society to preserve and to develop cultural\nvalues.\u2019 He noted that Law Number 5 of 2017 on the Advancement of\nCulture also serves as a basis for the decision. The designation was\nmade at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta alongside the\nMajelis Luhur Kepercayaan Indonesia (MLKI) on Monday, 6 July 2026. The\nevent was also attended by several officials, including representatives\nfrom the Ministry of Religious Affairs. \u2018The designation of the Day of\nBelief in the One Almighty God serves as a reminder to all of us that\nIndonesia was built on the foundation of diversity, tolerance, and\nrespect for the dignity of every citizen,\u2019 Fadli Zon said. He added that\nthe state is present to ensure every citizen has equal space to practise\ntheir beliefs, preserve traditions, and pass on noble values to the next\ngeneration. He said this decree also represents the government\u2019s\ncommitment to serving the fulfilment of rights for believers. He\nexplained that 13 July was chosen for its historical value, specifically\nthe session of the Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for\nIndependence (BPUPKI). \u2018The designation of 13 July is also a historical\none, because it is linked to the major meeting on 13 July 1945 when\ndiscussions about our constitution took place,\u2019 he said. Following the\ndesignation, Fadli Zon has not yet decided whether 13 July will become a\nnational holiday. \u2018Although if it were offered, many would want it, but\nthe holiday might be optional if it is fought for later. However, we see\nthis as an important step, especially as a form of recognition and a\nmilestone proposed by the MLKI, which is a coalition of more than 100\norganisations,\u2019 he said. Director General of Cultural and Tradition\nProtection Restu Gunawan added that the designation of the Day of Belief\nin the One Almighty God was a long process. He mentioned that the MLKI\nhad submitted the proposal since 2005. \u2018So, I reported to the Minister\nthat the discussion regarding the proposal for the Day of Belief in the\nOne Almighty God has been proposed since 2005. So, thank God, under the\nMinister\u2019s leadership, the penghayat community can now have a Day of\nBelief,\u2019 Restu said. He noted that the discussion was attended by\nbelievers and various organisations under the MLKI, facilitated by the\nDirectorate of Belief in the One Almighty God and Indigenous\nPeoples.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-of-culture-designates-13-july-as-day-of-belief-in-the-one-almighty-god-1783356772",
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