The preservation of Borobudur Temple, as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world, and Prambanan Temple, as the Hindus' place of worship, in a populous Muslim-majority country demonstrates that inter-religious and cultural tolerance are still highly revered in this country, Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin says.

'Interfaith tolerance in Indonesia can serve a global model'

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, YOGYAKARTA -- Interfaith tolerance practiced in Indonesia can serve as a model for the youth belonging to diverse religious backgrounds around the world, Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin stated. Saifuddin made the statement at the opening of the 7th Asian Youth Day in Yogyakarta, Wednesday evening.  "Indonesia deserves to be the world's model, especially in Asia, where the youth...

Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta's largest mosque, provided parking for the motorcycles and cars of those attending Christmas Eve mass at Cathedral Church.

Istiqlal Mosque provides space for Christmas parking

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta's largest mosque, provided parking for the motorcycles and cars of those attending Christmas Eve mass at Cathedral Church. "This is a regular practice every year. These parking lots are used by church members to park their vehicles to avoid traffic jams," Dwi, one of the parking attendants, told Antara here on Saturday.The traffic...