Giant Cows Parade Highlights Yogyakarta Eid al-Adha Sacrifices

Masjid Jogokariyan in Yogyakarta is preparing for Eid al-Adha with an impressive collection of 78 cows for sacrifice. The mosque has become a focal point for the religious observance, drawing attention for its scale and the unique presentation of some of its offerings. Among the livestock, two exceptionally large cows, each weighing over 1 ton (specifically 1 ton 150 kilograms), were paraded through the streets near the mosque on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, becoming a spectacle for local residents. These two giant Belgian Blue cows were donated by a businessman from Jakarta and were raised by local breeders in Bantul. Ustadz Subhan Rizali Nur, the second chairman of the mosque's takmir (management committee), stated that registration for the korban (sacrifice) had been open for about a month to allow broad participation. He confirmed that 78 cows had been collected so far, with most of them to be sacrificed and distributed from Masjid Jogokariyan. The mosque plans to distribute the meat to local residents and to other regions that have requested assistance, ensuring the benefits of the sacrifice reach a wider community.

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Until today, 78 cows have been collected. The majority will be sacrificed at Masjid Jogokariyan, then distributed to residents.