Ramadhan Islamic Boarding School Programmes Launched Simultaneously from Kapuas to Pasaman Barat
As Indonesia enters the second week of the holy month of Ramadhan in 1447 Hijri, local governments across the country are intensifying mental and spiritual development programmes for young people. Through the Pesantren Ramadhan initiative, Kapuas Regency in Central Kalimantan and Pasaman Barat Regency in West Sumatra are simultaneously utilising schools and places of worship as centres for strengthening the moral and spiritual development of students.
In Central Kalimantan, the Kapuas Regency Government officially opened the Pesantren Ramadhan activities on 2-4 March 2026, centred at the Al-Mukarram Amanah Grand Mosque in Kuala Kapuas. Perry Noah, General Administration Assistant at the Kapuas Regional Secretariat, emphasised that this agenda is not merely an annual ceremony, but a strategic investment in building human resources with integrity.
Under the theme “Ramadhan as a Momentum for Forming Islamic Character Towards a Shining Kapuas”, the activities emphasise a balance between intellectual development and spiritual foundations. The local government is committed to making mosques centres of civilisation, where students are trained to develop social awareness and improve moral conduct amid contemporary dynamics.
In Pasaman Barat Regency in western Indonesia, a similar programme is being implemented across all educational institutions until 13 March 2026. Notably, the Pesantren Ramadhan curriculum in this region is integrated with local values of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK).
Imter Pedri, Head of the Pasaman Barat Education Department, explained that the programme has been designed inclusively. Whilst Muslim students participate in Qur’an recitation, funeral jurisprudence studies, and Qur’an memorisation competitions, non-Muslim students are also encouraged to participate in spiritual guidance activities according to their respective beliefs. The scheduling has been structured in tiers:
Kindergarten and Lower Primary (Classes 1-3): Short sessions ending by 10:00 WIB.
Upper Primary (Classes 4-6) and Junior Secondary (Classes 7-9): Sessions ending at midday prayer time, concluded with congregational prayer to instil discipline in worship.
Through the implementation of Pesantren Ramadhan in both regions, there is a clear shared vision that regional development cannot rely solely on physical and economic aspects. This educational innovation during Ramadhan is expected to produce a generation that is not only academically excellent, but also possesses mental resilience and spiritual maturity. With early cultivation of worship practices such as charitable giving and remembrance of God, local governments are optimistic that Indonesia’s future will be led by individuals with strong moral commitment.