Making Waves Worldwide at 100, Gontor Earns High Praise
Vice Minister of Religious Affairs Romo Muhammad Syafi’i expressed his deep appreciation for Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, which will hit 100 years in 2026. He reckons Gontor is one of Indonesia’s most influential pesantren, even known abroad. The praise came after he opened the National Kiai Pesantren Conference on Saturday (6/20/2026).
According to the Vice Minister, Gontor’s big name is a trust as a pesantren the people rely on. Its education, preaching, and empowerment programs are seen as meeting society’s needs, in line with Law No. 18 of 2019 on Pesantren. Gontor alumni are active in loads of strategic fields.
Entering its second century, Gontor is expected to keep up its achievements and tackle global challenges. Romo Syafi’i is optimistic Gontor can build a worldwide civilization. The centennial anniversary is packed with national events like conferences, mass religious gatherings, and a santri economic exhibition.
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