Indonesia Launches Nationwide Mosque Cleaning Movement

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has launched the "Clean Masjid Movement 2026" (Geber Mas 2026) across the country. The initiative, which combines online and in-person participation, kicked off at Fatahillah Mosque in Jakarta. More than 50,000 mosques and prayer halls nationwide are involved in this movement.

Geber Mas is framed as more than just a mass cleanup; it aims to foster ecological awareness through places of worship. Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar led the launch, emphasizing that mosques are sacred spaces for connecting with God. He stated that maintaining mosque cleanliness is crucial for upholding their dignity and strengthening the community's spiritual quality.

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A house of worship is a meeting point between a servant and God. How can people concentrate in worship if the place is dirty, stuffy, or uncomfortable?

"A house of worship is a meeting point between a servant and God. How can people concentrate in worship if the place is dirty, stuffy, or uncomfortable?" Umar said. He highlighted that religious teachings on cleanliness extend beyond the physical to include inner purity, with physical cleanliness serving as a prerequisite for a solemn worship atmosphere.

The minister encouraged families to participate in cleaning mosques together, reviving the spirit of mutual cooperation. He envisioned mosques not just as busy places during prayer times but as spaces actively cared for by their congregations. "Come to the mosque with your family. Clean its carpets, its toilets, its surroundings, fix what is broken. Don't just clean the mosque itself, but also the drains and the areas around it," he urged.

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Come to the mosque with your family. Clean its carpets, its toilets, its surroundings, fix what is broken. Don't just clean the mosque itself, but also the drains and the areas around it.