Brilio.net - Christians will rejoice in welcoming Christmas on Wednesday (25/12). Welcoming this big day, Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar conveyed his Christmas greetings to all Christians who celebrate. He also wished all Indonesians a Happy New Year 2025.
"I, Nasaruddin Umar, Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, wish Christians a Merry Christmas 2024 and a Happy New Year 2025 to all Indonesian people," he said as quoted by merdeka.com, Tuesday (24/12).
Nasaruddin emphasized the importance of making Christmas celebrations a momentum to spread love and peace. He hopes that Christmas 2024 can make a real contribution to harmony which is an important foundation in national development.
"Let's make the 2024 Christmas celebration a momentum to ground religious teachings in the spirit of love for humanity," he said.
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This year's Christmas has the theme "Come Now, Let Us Go to Bethlehem," which carries a deep message about loyalty and willingness to follow God's call. According to Nasaruddin, this theme is in line with the Ministry of Religion's mission to encourage people to practice their religious teachings. He believes that the more people understand and appreciate religious teachings, the world will become a more peaceful and harmonious place.
On the other hand, Nasaruddin reminded that the distance between people and their religious teachings could potentially create damage, both to humans and the environment. Therefore, he again invited the public to use the 2024 Christmas celebration as an event to strengthen the spirit of love.
"Love will bring peace and harmony which are prerequisites for development. This is a great contribution of religious people to the progress of Indonesia," he said.
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In addition, Nasaruddin also invited the public to welcome the New Year 2025 with a new spirit and full of reflection. He suggested that the public evaluate their life journey over the past year.
"From there, it is hoped that a new spirit and optimism will grow in facing life in the coming year," he said.
In closing, Nasaruddin reminded that a good life is one that continues to improve. He encouraged people to become better people every day.
"Let's continue to be individuals who continue to grow for good. Because, the best of us are those who are better today than yesterday and continue to make improvements for the future," he concluded.
(brl/far)
