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NU Congress Set for August 2026; Host Location Undetermined
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NU Congress Set for August 2026; Host Location Undetermined

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress is scheduled for August 1-5, 2026, following the Alim Ulama National Deliberation and Grand Conference.
  • The location for the congress has not yet been determined, with several regions expressing interest in hosting.
  • Key criteria for selecting the host location include infrastructure, security, financial readiness, and spiritual aspects.

The upcoming 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress is slated to take place from August 1 to 5, 2026, preceded by the Alim Ulama National Deliberation and Grand Conference (Munas-Konbes). Mohammad Nuh, Secretary of the Steering Committee (SC) for the Munas-Konbes, announced the dates following a plenary session in Kediri, East Java.

Munas and Konbes are one series with the Muktamar which God willing will be held from August 1 to 5, 2026.

— Mohammad NuhAnnouncing the dates for the upcoming NU events.

However, the specific host city or region for the main congress remains undecided. Nuh stated that the location selection process will involve reviewing proposals from various regions that have officially expressed interest. These include Nusa Tenggara Barat, East Java, West Java, Jakarta, and West Sumatra. A special team will be formed by the central NU leadership (PBNU) to assess the feasibility of each proposed venue.

We will immediately form a team that will review these places.

— Mohammad NuhDescribing the process for selecting the host location.

Nuh outlined four critical factors that will guide the decision-making process. Firstly, the adequacy of infrastructure and facilities to support such a large-scale event for one of Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations. Secondly, security is paramount, ensuring the safety of participants and the orderly conduct of proceedings. Thirdly, the financial preparedness of the potential host region is a key consideration. Finally, and distinctively for NU, spiritual considerations will play a significant role, mirroring the process used to select the Munas-Konbes venue in Kediri.

Because this concerns the muktamar, its security must be ensured. It should not be that people without authority or eligibility enter the room.

— Mohammad NuhEmphasizing the importance of security for the congress.

The overarching theme for the 35th NU Congress is expected to align with the Munas-Konbes theme: 'Guarding the Honor, Enriching the Service for the Nation's Welfare.' Nuh expressed hope that the congress will serve as a pivotal moment, marking the beginning of NU's second century and reinforcing the organization's commitment to contributing positively to the nation.

Of course, in NU, the final result is always a spiritual consideration.

— Mohammad NuhHighlighting the role of spiritual factors in decision-making.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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