UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta Alumni Association (IKA) held a silaturahmi and halal bi halal meet up to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijri. This special event was conducted under the theme of Pandemic Reflection: The Rise of UNS, Building the Country. The silaturahmi and halal bi halal event was held at Ballroom Puri Agung Hotel Grand Sahid Jaya, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, Sunday (29/5/2022). Representing the Chairman of IKA UNS, the event was opened by the Director-General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) as the Deputy Chairman of IKA UNS, Prof. Dr. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh, SH, M.H.
Prof. Zudan said that alumni, as part of IKA UNS, must maintain cordial relations. “This silaturahmi and halal bi halal among UNS alumni is a regular event organized by IKA UNS. Alhamdulillah, we can organize this year’s halal bi halal in a face-to-face event after two years of virtual Silaturahmi and halal bi halal because of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, we still have to adhere to health protocols,” said Prof. Zudan in his remarks. Further, he added that with all the potential that IKA UNS has, alumni are trying to make efforts and unify ideas to promote UNS’s honor and reputation.
Following Prof. Zudan’s speech, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, SH, M.Hum., remarked that he appreciated this silaturahmi and halal bi halal event organized by IKA UNS. “I would like to thank UNS alumni for their best contribution to UNS. Through this event, I hope we can improve the fellowship among alumni and strengthen the unity between us. Therefore, we must support this agenda as a successful annual event. Hopefully, we can continue to synergize together to establish UNS as the best Higher Education Institution in Indonesia,” said Prof. Jamal.
After the opening remarks, the event was followed by a Tausiyah (teaching) by UNS alumnus who currently serves as the President Commissioner of Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), Ustadz Adiwarman Azwar Karim. Ustadz Adiwarman explained the importance of establishing friendly relations (Silaturahmi) and contributing to the nation and state development. “Even though our status is now alumni, we must remain solid. For example, by organizing this silaturahmi and halal bi halal meeting. I am also proud of our alumni contributions to the national affairs, such as those who assisted roads construction, building construction, mosques, and many others,” explained Ustadz Adiwarman.
The event was also enlivened with live music from Bendera 80 Band. There is also doorprizes distribution with various prizes, including smart TV, air purifier, bicycle, and many other interesting prizes. The silaturahmi and halal bi halal event was attended by UNS alumni from 11 faculties and two schools, with the earliest graduation year in 1976 to the most recent graduation year in 2021. Approximately 800 alumni are attending the event, creating a friendly and warm atmosphere. Humas UNS
Reporter: Lina Khoirun Nisa
Editor: Dwi Hastuti