Welcoming Santri Day 2026, Ministry of Religion and Yogyakarta City Government Clean Kali Code

YOGYAKARTA, GARISBUMI.com – Garbage in the flow and banks of the Code River was the target of joint action by the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) of Yogyakarta City and the Yogyakarta City Government, Friday (16/10/2026). Activities to welcome Santri Day 2026 are also filled with tree planting and fish seed distribution.

The action entitled Reresik Kali Code was centered at Taman Perwira, Prawirodirjan Village. The activities reach the Prawirodirjan area, Gondomanan Ministry of Education, as well as Wirogunan, Mergangsan Ministry of Education and Culture.

Participants cleaned organic and inorganic waste along the river. They also planted tree seedlings in the Perwira Park area and released fish seeds into the Code River as part of efforts to protect the river environment.

Head of the Yogyakarta City Ministry of Religion, Ahmad Shidqi, said that this activity involved state civil servants (ASN) and employees within the Yogyakarta City Ministry of Religion, including the ranks of the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) from 14 kemantren.

According to him, concern for the environment is the message he wants to convey through this year's Santri Day commemoration series.

"We want to show that Islamic values and environmental concern go hand in hand," said Ahmad.

He explained that Reresik Kali Code was one of the agendas leading up to the peak of Santri Day commemoration which would be held through a ceremony at Yogyakarta City Hall.