Indonesia
Indonesian ministry translates Quran to 26 regional Languages
November 10, 2023
Indonesian ministry translates Quran to 26 regional Languages
The Indonesian Religious Affairs Ministry has translated the Holy Quran into as many as 26 regional languages through its research and development centre, according to a local news outlet. Mohammad Ishom, head of the project, explained that the 26 regional…
Strong earthquake shakes Timor region of Indonesia, causing panic as buildings sway
November 6, 2023
Strong earthquake shakes Timor region of Indonesia, causing panic as buildings sway
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia’s Timor island, causing panic and light damages to several buildings and houses, including the governor’s and mayor’s offices. Video circulating on social media showed residents in Kupang panicking as houses and buildings swayed…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine center in Indonesia honors Quran learners
June 27, 2023
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine center in Indonesia honors Quran learners
The branch of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine’s International Center for Quranic Promotion in Bandung, Indonesia, held a ceremony to honor the Quranic students in this city. As part of the motivational programs aimed at encouraging the memorization of the Holy Quran,…
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life
June 2, 2023
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life
Most of the Sampang Shiites in Indonesia live in a sanctuary in the Jamundo region. Ten years ago, many of the Sampang Shiite community in Indonesia were evicted from their hometown in the village of Karanggayam. In a clash with…
Delegation from Kadhimiya Holy Shrine participates in International Islamic Conference in Indonesia
May 26, 2023
Delegation from Kadhimiya Holy Shrine participates in International Islamic Conference in Indonesia
The Indonesian Ulema Council, in cooperation with the Muslim World League, held an international Islamic Conference titled “Religion, Peace and civilization” in the capital Jakarta, with the participation of a delegation from the “Kadhimiya Holy Shrine”. In a statement received…
Indonesia to develop mosque-based halal tourism
April 17, 2023
Indonesia to develop mosque-based halal tourism
The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry of Indonesia is set to develop Muslim-friendly tourism, with a focus on mosque-based halal tourism, reports Antara News Agency. Accordingly, officials are encouraging tourists to visit the many wonderful mosques in Indonesia during Eid…
Indonesian actors successfully reenact Tragedy of Karbala
April 5, 2023
Indonesian actors successfully reenact Tragedy of Karbala
Over the past two days, a group of young actors in the Indonesian city of Bandung, presented a theatrical show, recalling the struggle and jihad of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and the painful tragedy of his martyrdom on…
Indonesian news website ‘Katadata’ publishes article lauding social control during Arba’een Pilgrimage
March 25, 2023
Indonesian news website ‘Katadata’ publishes article lauding social control during Arba’een Pilgrimage
An analytical article published by the Indonesian news website ‘Katadata’ confirmed that the Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is one of the living examples in the world in achieving social control. In the article translated by…
Indonesian newspaper publishes religious supplications to seek goodness and ward off evil
January 20, 2023
Indonesian newspaper publishes religious supplications to seek goodness and ward off evil
The Indonesian public newspaper, Creed Hype, published religious supplications and Du’as in Arabic and Latin as well as Indonesian with brief explanations of these works. The newspaper started its opening article with this Du’a, “Oh God, I seek refuge in…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine organizes Annual Quranic Program in Indonesia
January 9, 2023
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine organizes Annual Quranic Program in Indonesia
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, represented by the Quranic Preaching Center, through its branch in Indonesia, held the 3-day Annual Quranic program with the aim of applying the moral values and concepts dealt by the Holy Book and consolidating…