Prof. DR.H. Mohamad Rasjidi (May 20, 1915 in Kotagede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia – January 30, 2001) was a Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia at the First Sjahrir Cabinet and Second Sjahrir Cabinet. He is the first Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia.[1][2]

Mohamad Rasjidi
Rasjidi
2nd Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs
In office
November 14, 1945 – October 2, 1946
PresidentSukarno
Preceded byWahid Hasyim
Succeeded byFathurrahman Kafrawi
Personal details
Born(1915-05-20)May 20, 1915
Kotagede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
DiedJanuary 30, 2001(2001-01-30) (aged 85)

He was the first Chairman of the Indonesian diplomatic envoy who followed Egyptian diplomats who visited the capital city of Yogyakarta in 1947.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mengenal M Rasjidi, Menteri Agama Pertama RI". SINDOnews Nasional (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ "H.M Rasjidi: Menteri Agama Pertama, Namanya Diabadikan Jadi Tempat Sidang Isbat". KOMPAS.tv (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-02-05.