RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesia again hosted the commemoration of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2026 and the International Day of Human Fraternity, held at Nusantara IV Building, the Parliamentary Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Sunday, February 9, 2026. This year’s commemoration emphasizes peace through interfaith harmony, combined with tangible actions to address climate change.

World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual observance held from February 1 to 7, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010. It aims to foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and dialogue among people of different religions as an essential part of a culture of peace.

During the event, Chairman of the House of Regional Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin highlighted Indonesia’s role as a pluralistic nation that has successfully maintained unity amid religious diversity through the values of Pancasila, the state ideology. According to him, these values provide Indonesia with a strong foundation to speak about interfaith harmony on the global stage.

“We are not a nation united by community but by a noble consensus called Pancasila, the five principles of state ideology. That is where Indonesia has the moral authority to speak about interfaith harmony on the world stage,” Sultan Bachtiar said.

He further explained that this year’s commemoration in Indonesia was realized through interfaith climate action, including tree-planting activities at houses of worship across various regions.

“Today, the climate crisis is more than just an environmental issue. It is a justice issue, a humanitarian issue, and a moral issue. Floods, droughts, crop failures, and ecological disasters are felt most severely by the most vulnerable. Therefore, when we plant trees at houses of worship, we are actually planting seeds of hope. We are reaffirming that caring for the earth is a part of our worship,” he stated.

Sultan Bachtiar noted that the forum brought together religious leaders from various faiths while reflecting Indonesia’s strategic role at the global level in promoting interfaith harmony. He emphasized his commitment to continuing efforts to advance tolerance, dialogue, and social justice through development policies, education, and community empowerment.

“From Indonesia today, we are sending a message to the world that peace is possible, that harmony is real, and that religion serves as the light of civilization,” he added.