Sinta Wahid Discusses Nurturing Nationalism: The Nation is Our Child, Mothers are its Guides

The wife of Indonesia’s fourth president Abdurrahman Wahid, known as Gus Dur, Sinta Nuriyah Wahid, held a halalbihalal gathering with female activists at her residence in the Ciganjur area of South Jakarta. Sinta Wahid spoke about nurturing nationalism.

Initially, Sinta Wahid stated the importance of fostering social connections. She assessed that without such connections, the social environment would not be healthy and could disrupt psychological well-being.

“Through social connections, humans can build relationships with others, express themselves, interact, and communicate with fellow humans. Regardless of their religion, status, or social stratum, everyone has the right to give and receive social connections,” said Sinta Wahid in front of the attending female activists on Thursday (2/4/2026).

Sinta Wahid also expressed gratitude to the guests who came for the social visit. She hoped that this meeting would bring benefits in this world.

“May we all become a patient community, becoming exemplary mothers who will protect their children. Because, to be honest, during… during the fasting month, besides teaching the true meaning and essence of fasting, I also simultaneously nurture diversity and care for the pledge of the Indonesian nation, so that the members of the Indonesian nation remain bound to safeguard the nation and state, remaining firmly rooted in each of their hearts,” she stated.

Sinta Wahid said that this is what she does every fasting month. She assessed that the Ramadan month is not only about religion, but also about the nation and its people.

“Hopefully, with a strong pledge from our nation, especially the mothers who will safeguard, who will provide sovereignty and exemplary guidance to their children…. Because, without that, who will care for the nation if not us ourselves,” she explained.

“The nation is our own children, and who will guide them? None other than the mighty mothers, the great mothers. I think that is the apology for any shortcomings in body and soul,” Sinta Wahid continued.