Bahrul Ulum Alumni Mobilize 50 Vehicles for NU Congress in Jombang

Alumni of the Bahrul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in Jombang are mobilizing 50 vehicles and establishing service posts to facilitate the mobility of participants attending the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress. The congress is scheduled to take place from August 27 to 31, 2026, at the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School in Jombang, East Java.

M. Faizun, the Chairman of the Central Executive Board of the Bahrul Ulum Alumni Family Association (PP IKABU), stated that the alumni are ready to leverage their resources to ensure the smooth execution of the congress. "We from the alumni are ready to help and mobilize alumni potential to support the implementation of the 35th NU Congress," Faizun said in a statement. The support includes providing transportation to assist the movement of congress attendees during their stay in Jombang.

Initially, a larger number of vehicles were planned, but this was adjusted after coordination with the local committee and event organizers to prevent traffic congestion around the venue. Fifty Innova vehicles will be on standby and will operate intensively from August 26-27, 2026, prioritizing airport pickups, including from Juanda International Airport in Sidoarjo. The IKABU Sidoarjo Branch has also set up a post at Juanda International Airport to serve as an information and coordination center for air arrivals.

Beyond airport transfers, the vehicles will remain available in Jombang throughout the congress for participant mobility, including trips for pilgrimage to the graves of prominent figures such as KH M. Hasyim Asy'ari, KH Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), and KH Bisri Syansuri. The alumni are also contributing to the preparation of resting places and other support facilities, with classrooms in several schools and madrasahs within the Bahrul Ulum complex designated as accommodation for guests. Additionally, IKABU and the pesantren are organizing free food and drink posts for the public and participants.