Depok-A warm atmosphere filled the UI Vocational Futsal Field on Friday afternoon (February 20, 2026). The Universitas Indonesia (UI) Vocational Education Program held a fast-breaking event that brought together all elements of the academic community in the spirit of Ramadan camaraderie. This event served as a momentum to strengthen ties among the entire UI Vocational family during the holy month of Ramadan.
The event was attended by UI Leaders, including the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, Students and Alumni, Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, M.Si.; the Director of Human Resources and Talent Development, Dr. Eng., Ir. Muhammad Arif Budiyanto, S.T., M.T., IPM; and the Director of Operations, Facility Maintenance, and Asset Management, Ajib Setyo Arifin, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.
(Photo: Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, Students and Alumni, Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, M.Si., giving a speech)
In his remarks, Prof. Hamdi emphasized that this event serves as a platform for building relationships among fellow students. “The Universitas Indonesia is not only a place to pursue knowledge, but also a home for growing together. Through this iftar moment, we can further strengthen the synergy within the campus environment. Once again, I would like to thank you for the invitation to break the fast together,” he said.
On that occasion, the Director of the UI Vocational Education Program, Dr. Safrin Arifin, SKM., S.St., M.Sc., announced that the UI Vocational would soon provide a supporting facility for worship, namely the Vocational Prayer Room. Safrin said, “We really appreciate the presence of the entire UI Vocational academic community at today’s event. On this occasion, I would also like to inform you that the UI Vocational will soon realize the plan to build the Vocational Prayer Room.”
(Photo: Director of UI Vocational Education Program, Dr. Safrin Arifin, SKM., S.St., M.Sc., while giving a speech)
The event also included a sermon delivered by Dr. KH. Nurwahidin, M.A., the Executive Chairman of the Ukhuwah Islamiyah Mosque at the Universitas Indonesia. In a short sermon, Nurwahidin explained the spiritual values and discipline involved in fasting. “Fasting is a means for every Muslim to increase piety and practice self-control. The virtue of fasting lies not only in its ritualistic worship but also in strengthening the character of honesty and social empathy toward others,” he said.
(Photo: Dr. KH. Nurwahidin, M.A., Executive Chairman of the Ukhuwah Islamiyah Mosque at the Universitas Indonesia, delivering a sermon to the UI Vocational academic community)
The event concluded with a communal prayer, Maghrib prayers in congregation, and a social gathering while enjoying the provided iftar meal. Through these activities, UI Vocational hopes that the values of togetherness and spirituality of Ramadan can be a positive energy for fostering warm relationships among the academic community.
