Source: Koran Jakarta

JAKARTA – The upcoming Jakarta Halal Festival 2025 (PJHF 2025) is set to become a pivotal event this September, highlighting the significant role of Indonesian Muslim women in the expanding global halal market. Organized by the Indonesian Muslim Women Traders Association (PERSAMI), this three-day event will take place from September 12-14, 2025, at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) in Senayan.

A Strategic Platform for Women’s Economic Empowerment

More than just a traditional festival, PJHF 2025 represents a strategic opportunity for Indonesian Muslim women to establish themselves as key players in the international halal industry. The event operates under the theme “Strengthening the Halal Beauty & Health Industry Towards Global Markets,” reflecting the growing significance of these sectors both domestically and internationally.

The festival anticipates welcoming over 10,000 visitors alongside hundreds of small and medium enterprise (SME) operators from across Indonesia. The primary emphasis lies in empowering women within the halal beauty and healthcare sectors, industries experiencing remarkable growth at both national and global levels.

Diverse Programming and Activities

PJHF 2025 will feature an extensive range of engaging activities designed to educate, inspire, and connect participants:

• Hijab Run 5K: A community fitness event promoting healthy lifestyles
• Halal seminars: Educational sessions on industry standards and practices
• Muslim fashion shows: Showcasing contemporary modest fashion trends
• PERSAMI Awards ceremony: Recognizing outstanding contributions to the halal industry
• Leadership transitions: Installation of new DKI Jakarta PERSAMI board members
• Organizational meetings: Strategic planning sessions to strengthen the movement’s direction

Vision for Global Competitiveness

Professor Siti Nur Azizah, PERSAMI’s General Chairwoman, emphasizes that the Jakarta Halal Festival serves as a concrete demonstration of the potential and quality inherent in halal products created by Indonesian Muslim women. She advocates for women to become integral components of the halal industry value chain, transcending their traditional role as consumers to become producers and innovators.

Comprehensive Support Services

Festival attendees will gain access to various professional services designed to facilitate business growth and market expansion:

• Halal certification consultation services
• Educational programs on halal regulations and compliance
• Business matching opportunities connecting SME operators with global markets
• Access to PERSAMI’s specialized programs including Hadijah, Fatimah, PAHALA, RINDU, Sedunia, and Seratus initiatives

These programs are specifically designed to enhance business capacity and improve halal literacy among women entrepreneurs.

The #GoHalalGoGlobal Movement

Through its rallying cry of #GoHalalGoGlobal, PJHF 2025 aims to serve as a catalyst for building a robust national halal ecosystem while creating pathways for Indonesian Muslim women to compete effectively on the global stage. This initiative represents a concrete step toward demonstrating that the halal industry extends beyond mere trends to become an inclusive and empowering future for women entrepreneurs.

The festival embodies the spirit of “Indonesian Women Rise!” – a call to action that positions the event as more than just a commercial gathering, but as a transformative platform for economic empowerment and global market participation.

Original article:

koran-jakarta.com. (n.d.). Perempuan Indonesia Bangkit! Jakarta Halal Festival 2025 Buka Jalan ke Industri Global. Retrieved July 28, 2025, from https://koran-jakarta.com/2025-07-25/perempuan-indonesia-bangkit-jakarta-halal-festival-2025-buka-jalan-ke-industri-global