The 35th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) — one of Indonesia’s largest and most influential mass Muslim organizations — has drawn to a consequential close. KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, affectionately known as Gus Kikin, was appointed Executive Council (PBNU) chairman for the 2026–2031 period, with KH Miftachul Akhyar re-entrusted as Rais Aam (Supreme Leader). Gus […]
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