West Java Script – August 17, 2025,
The 80th Indonesian Independence Day ceremony at the headquarters of the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation, Parung, Bogor (17/8)/ /Aksara-Jabar.com/Rika Rostika Johara/
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Ceremony with the Spirit of Diversity
Community Views and Contributions of Ahmadiyah
Nationalism as Part of Faith
AKSARA JABAR – A solemn atmosphere enveloped the Headquarters of the Indonesian Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (JAI) on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Parung, Bogor. On the expansive green grass field, approximately 350 people from various regions gathered to hold a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s independence. They attended not only to commemorate but also to reaffirm the Ahmadiyya’s commitment as a legitimate organization in Indonesia, while also affirming their love for their homeland as part of their faith.
Since its official establishment in Indonesia in 1953, the Ahmadiyya Community has been a part of the country’s long history. Its roots date back to 1925, when Maulana Rahmat Ali—the first Ahmadiyya missionary—came to Indonesia at the invitation of three students from Sumatra Thawalib, a school founded by Haji Rasul, the father of the great cleric Buya Hamka. Since then, the Ahmadiyya community has grown and contributed to various fields, from education and humanitarianism to social causes.
Ceremony with the Spirit of Diversity
The 80th Indonesian Independence Day ceremony in Parung was led by the National Amir of the Indonesian Islamic Association (JAI), Maulana Mirajuddin Sahid, Shd., who wore the traditional Kanigaran attire typically worn by Javanese kings of the Surakarta Palace.
In his address, he emphasized the importance of celebrating independence with unity and hard work. “Independence is a mandate. Differences should not be divisive; they should be a strength. Today, as citizens and members of the Jama’at, we make a real contribution to this country. T
he Ahmadiyya community in Indonesia remains strong and steadfast thanks to the struggles of our predecessors and God’s help,” he emphasized. The flag-raising team came from Al Wahid Plus High School in Tasikmalaya and Mubarok Campus—two educational institutions under the auspices of the Ahmadiyah that train future preachers. Participants, ranging from children to adults, wore traditional Indonesian clothing and batik, showcasing a miniature version of Indonesia in its diversity.
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