Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Lecturer of Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA), Dr. Rosyida Nurul Anwar, M.Pd.I., was entrusted to be one of the judges in the prestigious PAI FAIR 2025 competition. The event organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia took place in Jakarta, starting from November 30 to December 3, 2025.

Dr. Rosyida Nurul Anwar, M.Pd.I., served as a judge in the Poster Competition branch. The presence of this lecturer from UNIPMA confirms the active role of higher education institutions in the development of Islamic religious education nationally.

This time, PAI FAIR was combined with the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Olympiad and the Lively PAI Competition, attracting thousands of participants from various educational levels throughout Indonesia, ranging from Kindergarten/Early Childhood Education (TK/PAUD), Elementary (SD), Junior High (SMP), Senior/Vocational High (SMA/SMK), teachers, supervisors, to PAI students in general higher education institutions.

In her interview, Dr. Rosyida Nurul Anwar, M.Pd.I., conveyed that the enthusiasm and competitiveness of the participants were very significant. "The participants appeared mature. Their creativity was extraordinary, and that shows that PAI learning in schools is developing in a better direction," she said, Wednesday (3/12), yesterday.

She added, the competition atmosphere was very lively with the presence of supervisors, school principals, and Regional Offices (Kanwil) who also accompanied the participants.

All competition branches, including Posters, emphasized not only religious knowledge, but also presentation skills, creativity, and most importantly, the participants' ability to apply PAI values in daily life.

PAI FAIR 2025 became a comprehensive platform combining competition, character coaching, and awarding. Besides vying for championship titles, this activity also gave appreciation to Regional Offices, cities/regencies, to provinces as the best PAI partners.

This competition aims as a medium for the internalization of Islamic values such as discipline, hard work, togetherness, and responsibility. Through this activity, PAI transforms from merely knowledge transfer into a main means of character coaching that produces students who are faithful, have noble character, and are able to practice Islamic teachings in real life.

The types of competitions held included; National PAI Olympiad, Musabaqah Hifdzil Qur’an (MHQ), Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ), Speech, PAI Song Cover, PAI Song Composition, Poster, and Creative Video Content.

This PAI FAIR event is expected to be able to grow and increase the faith and piety of participants, while simultaneously strengthening the attitude of sportsmanship, honesty, and responsibility. Furthermore, PAI FAIR acts as a medium for character coaching, increasing achievement in the field of PAI, as well as growing a sense of unity and love for the homeland among all PAI people in Indonesia.

For more complete information regarding campus activities, you can visit the official UNIPMA Instagram account at @official_unipma. UNIPMA has also opened new student registration for the academic year 2025/2026. Registration for new students of the Regular and RPL programs for the academic year 2025/2026 has also been opened.

Complete information regarding study programs and requirements can be accessed through the Instagram account @unipma_pmb, or by coming directly to the PMB Bureau at Campus 1, Jalan Setiabudi No. 85 Madiun, or Campus 2 at Jalan Raya Klitik Km 5 Ngawi. Information is also available on the official UNIPMA page, www.unipma.ac.id.