BANDUNG, UNIKOM — In an atmosphere of warmth and togetherness following Ramadan, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held its 1447 H Halal Bihalal gathering on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The event carried the theme, “UNIKOM’s Harmony: Purifying Ourselves and Uniting Our Steps Toward a World-Class University with Integrity.”
UNIKOM Rector and Chair of West Java APTISI, Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., was in attendance, accompanied by the Advisor of the Science & Technology Foundation, Dra. Hj. Ani Astuti, S.E. They were joined by the Vice Rectors, Deans, Directors, Heads of Study Programs, lecturers, and the broader UNIKOM academic community, as well as the leadership of the BNI Dago Branch/Regional Office.
Held in the 17th-floor Auditorium of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the gathering provided a strategic platform to strengthen ties and reinforce the values of togetherness across the campus.Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., began his remarks by inviting the entire academic community to pray for the health of the Chair of the Science & Technology Foundation, Hj. Lasmaya Oli’i, who is currently undergoing hospital treatment. He expressed his hope that the collective prayers of the UNIKOM family would provide strength and bring her healing.He then reflected on UNIKOM’s extensive journey from its establishment on August 8, 2000, to the present day. “This long journey is certainly inseparable from the contributions and hard work of all leaders, lecturers, and educational staff, as well as the support of various external parties. Our various achievements, including improved study program accreditations and international recognition, are the direct result of the synergy we have built together,” Prof. Eddy stated.In the spirit of the Halal Bihalal, Prof. Eddy emphasized the importance of using the post-Ramadan momentum as a starting point to reinforce the values of discipline, togetherness, and compassion cultivated during the holy month. He noted that the experience of fasting, from sahur (the pre-dawn meal) and breaking the fast, to worshipping with family, is a character-building process that must be consistently maintained.Concluding his remarks, he wished all attendees a Happy Eid al-Fitr 1447 H. “
Through this Halal Bihalal gathering, we hope our existing ties will grow stronger and serve as the foundation for building a more advanced, excellent, and competitive UNIKOM as we move toward becoming a World-Class University,” he said.The event continued with a religious speech and prayer delivered by guest speaker KH. Drs. Yayat Ruhiyat Ar-Rasyid. He emphasized that the essence of true success lies in three main elements: being of benefit to others, peace of mind, and togetherness. A person is judged as successful not by how much they possess, but by the extent to which their presence benefits others, leaves a legacy of goodness, and helps produce a superior generation.KH. Yayat explained that success is also reflected in the peace of mind born out of closeness to Allah SWT, which prevents individuals from being easily overwhelmed by worries about the future. Ultimately, success in life cannot be achieved individually, but rather through collaboration and synergy, where every role is crucial in achieving common goals. He further highlighted that UNIKOM’s success as a world-class university is inseparable from leaders who possess strong spiritual values, particularly regarding devotion to parents and deep respect for one’s mother. These values form the foundation of blessed leadership, which directly impacts the institution’s progress.The culmination of the event was a formal Halal Bihalal gathering among the leaders, lecturers, and educational staff, which warm and familial atmosphere.
The tradition of shaking hands and asking for mutual forgiveness perfectly reflects the noble values of Eid al-Fitr as a means of reconciliation and strengthening interpersonal relationships within the campus community.Through this Halal Bihalal, UNIKOM not only strengthened its internal ties but also reaffirmed its commitment to building a harmonious, inclusive, and integrated organizational culture. It is hoped that the spirit of togetherness fostered during this event will serve as a positive driving force, propelling UNIKOM toward its goal of becoming an adaptive and collaborative world-class university. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
