Indonesia channels Hajj pilgrimage sacrificial meat to Palestinians

Indonesia is extending its humanitarian support to Palestinians by channeling the meat from the 'dam' (hadyu) sacrifice, traditionally performed by Indonesian pilgrims during Hajj, to the people of Palestine. This initiative is framed as a demonstration of humanitarian solidarity and an implementation of the social values inherent in the Hajj pilgrimage.

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President Prabowo Subianto pays great attention to the struggle and humanitarian conditions of the Palestinian people. He mandated that the benefits of the Indonesian pilgrims' dam sacrifice be expanded to help our brothers and sisters in Palestine.

The symbolic handover of the meat took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, when Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, visited the Palestinian Representative Office. The initiative directly follows a directive from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who expressed significant concern for the Palestinian struggle and humanitarian conditions.

"President Prabowo Subianto pays great attention to the struggle and humanitarian conditions of the Palestinian people. He mandated that the benefits of the Indonesian pilgrims' dam sacrifice be expanded to help our brothers and sisters in Palestine," stated Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak. He emphasized that the Hajj pilgrimage encompasses not only a ritualistic connection with God but also a social dimension that benefits fellow human beings.

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Hajj teaches piety, sacrifice, and at the same time, care. Therefore, we want to ensure that the Indonesian pilgrims' dam sacrifice is not only valid according to Sharia law but also provides real benefits to those who need it.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is committed to improving the governance of the dam sacrifice, ensuring it is orderly, transparent, and well-documented. This effort is part of a broader transformation of Hajj services, aiming to ensure the sacrifices are not only religiously valid but also provide tangible benefits to those in need. The program, managed through the Adahi platform, ensures professional standards in slaughtering, distribution, and reporting, in accordance with Saudi Arabian government regulations.

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We express our gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the managers of the Adahi program who have facilitated the professional management and distribution of the dam. This good cooperation allows the benefits of the Indonesian pilgrims' dam sacrifice to be felt more broadly, including by our brothers and sisters in Palestine.

Both the Indonesian and Saudi Arabian governments, along with the Adahi program managers, were thanked for their role in facilitating the professional management and distribution of the sacrificial meat. The Palestinian representative, Ehab Medhat Al-Kishawi, expressed appreciation for Indonesia's gesture, viewing the aid as a symbol of support beyond its material value.

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We receive this assistance not only as material support but also as a symbol