Prayer for Interfaith in Purwakarta, Secretary Sri Jaya Midan Calls on Citizens to Strengthen Brotherhood and Unity

Purwakarta - The spirit of tolerance and unity among religious communities was echoed through the event of Joint Prayer and National Simultaneous Expressions of Gratitude together with the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag), which was held at Yudistira Hall, Purwakarta Regency, Thursday, (12/11/2026).

The event was attended by the Secretary of Purwakarta Regency, Ir. Sri Jaya Midan, along with officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Chairman of the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), Forum for Unity of Religious Communities (FKUB), and religious leaders.

Carrying the theme “Fill the Sky with Prayers, Strengthen Brotherhood, Strengthen Unity” with the tagline “Millions of Prayers for the Country”, this event became a momentum to strengthen values of togetherness, tolerance, and harmony amidst the diversity of Indonesian society.

The joint prayer was part of a national movement carried out simultaneously throughout Indonesia as a spiritual effort to pray for peace, safety, and prosperity of the nation.

The atmosphere of togetherness felt in the interfaith prayer led by representatives of Islamic, Hindu, Christian, Catholic, and Buddhist religious figures who are members of the Purwakarta Regency FKUB.

In his speech, Secretary Sri Jaya Midan said that this joint interfaith prayer was a form of concern and collaborative effort to pray for Indonesia to always be in a peaceful, harmonious, and stable situation.

“This national joint interfaith prayer is to pray for our country to be safe, harmonious, and peaceful. Of course we raise prayers with a spirit of togetherness, tolerance, and brotherhood that becomes stronger, so that religious harmony continues to be maintained,” he said.

He added that diversity of religions and beliefs is part of national life that must be preserved through mutual respect, appreciation for differences, and strengthening brotherhood among people.

Through this momentum, it is hoped that religious harmony will not only be built in ceremonial activities but also reflected in the daily lives of citizens.

Besides praying for peace for the nation, the event was also a hope that all elements of society would always be given health, safety, tranquility, and strength in carrying out their duties and service to the country and state.

With the spirit “Millions of Prayers for the Country”, Purwakarta participated in the national movement to maintain unity and preserve harmony amidst diversity in order to achieve a peaceful and united Indonesia. (Diskominfo Purwakarta)” 2026