PBNU Extends Christmas, New Year Greetings to Christians Globally
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25 December 2019 09:26 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Muslim Organization of Nahdlatul Ulama conveyed Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians worldwide, particularly those residing in Indonesia.
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year of 2020," General Secretary of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) HA Helmy Faishal Zaini remarked in Jakarta, Tuesday.
Zaini reiterated the message of upholding national unity as a big civilized nation as Indonesians always need to prioritize "ukhuwwah insaniyyah," or human brotherhood.
Long time back before the Republic of Indonesia existed, it had upheld noble values within its various races, religions, as well as social classes, as those in Indonesia, since the former era, could live in harmony and peace, and also be friendly to one another, he stated.
"Let us put forward the principle of respect for each other and unite to realize a safe, peaceful, prosperous, and fair society in Indonesia," Zaini noted.
This Christmas event could be the time for Indonesia to self-reflect as one nation as well as to be compassionate to other people.
"I wish this Christmas would be peaceful and bring peace during this time. Amen," he added.
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