Education Minister's Speech at Unisa Yogyakarta's Ramadan Tarhib 1446 H

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia (Mendikdasmen RI), Prof. Dr. Abdul Mu’ti M.Ed. reminded thousands of worshipers during Tarhib Ramadan 1446 H Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta to prepare mentally, prepare faith to carry out fasting. He invited them to always try to fill this month of Ramadan with the practices that the Prophet recommended.

“I just said that we should all prepare our mentality, prepare our faith to carry out Ramadan fasting. Hopefully we will always try to fill this month of Ramadan with the practices recommended by the Prophet,” said Abdul Mu’ti, after attending the Tarhib Ramadan event ‘Strengthening Public Virtues in Society and Nation’ at the Walidah Dahlan Mosque, Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta, Tuesday (25/2/2025).

Abdul Mu’ti hopes that after the fasting month, all will become pious people. He was also grateful that the Tarhib Ramadan 1446 H event with the theme Strengthening Public Virtue in Society and Nation could run well.

“Alhamdulillah, Unisa Yogyakarta’s Tarhib Ramadan event was solemn, festive, and very impressive to me. Hopefully this can be part of the motivation and also increase our mental and spiritual readiness to fulfill the fasting of Ramadan 1446 H, “said Abdul Mu’ti.

Chairperson of BPH Unisa Yogyakarta, Dr. Siti Noordjannah Djohantini, M.M., MSi said that Unisa Yogyakarta is part of Muhammadiyah’s charity, and Unisa Yogyakarta continues to strive for progress. “Insha’Allah, this university will provide many benefits for all da’wah interests,” said Siti Noordjannah.

She also appreciated the Tarhib Ramadan 1446 H Unisa Yogyakarta event. According to her, this agenda is very important, related to the efforts of the nation’s citizens, the elites to strengthen the efforts to strengthen public policy.

Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat said that Tarhib Ramadan was specially packed for Muhammadiyah teachers and students throughout Yogyakarta. It is known that 5,000 students and teachers attended this activity. “Besides being able to stay in touch directly with the Minister, this gathering also introduces Unisa Yogyakarta closer to students / teachers,” said Warsiti.

Warsiti said Tarhib Ramadhan is expected to be a means to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan 1446 H. “We make this Ramadan a meaningful momentum, the right time to renew spiritual commitment, improve self quality, and improve relationships with Allah SWT and fellow humans. This is a very valuable time for each of us to reflect, improve ourselves, and strengthen our faith to face the challenges of life, strengthening virtue in all aspects of life,” he said.