MAGELANG – The commemoration of National Santri Day on October 22, 2026, serves as an opportunity to appreciate the role of santri (Islamic boarding school students) in strengthening religious values, building national character, and contributing to Indonesia’s future. Carrying the theme “Santri Strengthening the Nation Towards a Golden Indonesia,” this commemoration highlights the importance of santri as the next generation of leaders who are knowledgeable, virtuous, and competitive.
Magelang Regency has significant potential in religious education. According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) of Magelang Regency in Table 4.1.17, there were 57,286 santri in 2025, supported by 7,650 educators and educational personnel and 2,610 Al-Qur’an educational institutions. These figures illustrate the extensive religious education ecosystem that contributes to learning and character development among the younger generation.
At the subdistrict level, Mungkid Subdistrict recorded the highest number of santri, with 5,490 students. Meanwhile, Windusari Subdistrict had the highest number of educators and educational personnel, totaling 650 people. Secang Subdistrict recorded the highest number of Al-Qur’an educational institutions, with 190 institutions.
These figures provide an overview of the distribution of santri, educators, and Al-Qur’an educational institutions across Magelang Regency. The presence of educational institutions and teaching personnel plays an important role in supporting the learning process and instilling religious values in the younger generation.
Through the 2026 National Santri Day commemoration, santri are encouraged to continue expanding their knowledge, upholding good character, strengthening unity, and making positive contributions to society. With the spirit of “Santri Strengthening the Nation Towards a Golden Indonesia,” santri play an important role in building a more advanced Indonesia with strong moral values.
