National Santri Day: Pesantren as a Bulwark Against Radicalism in the Digital Era
On Indonesia's National Santri Day (October 22), the vital role of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) as bulwarks against radicalism in the digital age was highlighted. Pesantren are noted for providing education that addresses contemporary societal challenges alongside traditional Islamic teachings.
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