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Idul Adha is a moment for sharing and togetherness, says minister

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar highlighted Idul Adha as a time for sharing and community, aiming for equitable distribution of animal nutrition.
  • The minister noted contributions from non-Muslims and various institutions, including a church, to the sacrificial offerings at Istiqlal Mosque.
  • Masjid Istiqlal received 63 cows and 18 goats, with plans for transparent distribution and a goal for all Indonesians to experience joy during Idul Adha.

Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar emphasized that the Idul Adha celebration transcends mere ritual, serving as a vital occasion for sharing and fostering community spirit. He stated that the goal is to ensure that happiness and adequate nutrition reach all segments of society.

Idul Adha is actually identical to a month of sharing. We hope that through this momentum, everyone can taste animal nutrition, whether through the ritual of sacrifice or social assistance schemes.

— Nasaruddin UmarIndonesian Minister of Religious Affairs explaining the significance of Idul Adha.

"Idul Adha is actually identical to a month of sharing. We hope that through this momentum, everyone can taste animal nutrition, whether through the ritual of sacrifice or social assistance schemes," Umar said. He highlighted that the spirit of sharing extends beyond the Muslim community, with significant contributions from non-Muslims and other religious institutions. He specifically mentioned that some of the dozens of animals received by Istiqlal Mosque were donations from the general public and other religious bodies, including the Jakarta Cathedral Church.

"Many of our friends who are non-Muslim also donate sacrificial animals. We really appreciate this tolerance and social concern," Umar added. Istiqlal Mosque is managing the sacrificial animals through three schemes: conventional management, safekeeping for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, and social assistance or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. As of the holiday, the mosque had received 63 cows and 18 goats, along with one sheep, all of which will be distributed transparently to various religious institutions under Istiqlal's guidance.

Many of our friends who are non-Muslim also donate sacrificial animals. We really appreciate this tolerance and social concern.

— Nasaruddin UmarMinister of Religious Affairs commenting on interfaith contributions to Idul Adha.

Umar confirmed that the mosque also received sacrificial animals from the President and Vice President. He expressed his hope that the Idul Adha 1447 Hijriah celebration would provide an opportunity for all Indonesians to enjoy animal nutrition equitably, stating, "We want our people in Indonesia to smile during Idul Adha."

We want our people in Indonesia to smile during Idul Adha.

— Nasaruddin UmarMinister of Religious Affairs expressing his hope for the Idul Adha celebration.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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