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Muslim EduFest launched to guide families in Islamic education choices

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Muslim EduFest, a new educational festival, has been launched in Bekasi, Indonesia, by PULDAPII and LIMA Events.
  • The festival, running August 28-30, 2026, aims to connect Muslim families with Islamic educational institutions across Indonesia.
  • It addresses parental concerns about academic quality, character development, and bullying, offering seminars, consultations, and a "roadmap" for educational choices.

Indonesia's Islamic education landscape is getting a new platform with the launch of the Muslim EduFest, a collaborative initiative by the Association of Indonesian Islamic Da'wah and Education Institutions (PULDAPII) and LIMA Events. The festival, scheduled for August 28-30, 2026, at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, will run alongside the Muslim LifeFest, creating a comprehensive event for Muslim families.

The festival aims to provide parents with a clearer picture of educational options for their children while offering Islamic schools, pesantren, and other institutions a space to showcase their programs. This launch comes amid significant growth in Indonesia's Islamic education sector, with approximately 42,400 pesantren, over 104,000 Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah, and nearly 195,000 Al-Qur'an Education Institutions operating nationwide.

This collaboration was born from the same concern, that Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia have extraordinary potential, but until now they have grown individually without a large enough stage to inspire each other.

— Taufik Surya HidayatDirector of PT Lima Event Indonesia, explaining the motivation behind the Muslim EduFest.

Organizers highlighted that this expansion in institutions has not been matched by accessible information for parents. A 2025 survey indicated that while academic aspects are considered by 77% of parents, a much larger majority prioritize character and manners (94%) and are concerned about bullying (90%).

To address these concerns, Muslim EduFest will feature parenting seminars, educational talks, consultations with institutions, and family-oriented activities. A key component is the provision of an "educational roadmap" to guide parents in selecting pathways that align with their child's character, interests, and potential, moving beyond just seeking conventionally "superior" schools. Taufik Surya Hidayat, Director of PT Lima Event Indonesia, stated the collaboration stems from a shared desire to create a larger stage for Islamic education in Indonesia, fostering inspiration among institutions.

This is not just an expo, but a movement to prove that generations from pesantren, madrasah, and Islamic schools can stand tall.

— Taufik Surya HidayatDirector of PT Lima Event Indonesia, describing the broader ambition of the Muslim EduFest.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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