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PDIP East Java Distributes 485 Sacrificial Cows, Emphasizing Social Care and Solidarity

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The East Java branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) distributed 485 sacrificial cows for Eid al-Adha.
  • The program aims to foster social care and solidarity, especially for low-income informal workers.
  • PDIP East Java chairman Said Abdullah highlighted the spiritual and social dimensions of the holiday, emphasizing support for vulnerable communities.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) in East Java has distributed 485 sacrificial cows to the community through its regional offices, pesantren, mosques, religious organizations, and orphanages. This annual program, according to PDIP East Java Chairman Said Abdullah, is a form of social concern for the less fortunate, particularly those in the informal sector with lower welfare levels.

Abdullah stated that Eid al-Adha is not only a spiritual observance but also a crucial moment for strengthening social solidarity. "Eid al-Adha is both spiritual and social worship. We want small citizens, especially those living in limitations, to still feel the joy and blessings of Eid al-Adha," he said in Surabaya.

The party chairman pointed to the significant economic challenges faced by communities in East Java. He noted that 64.4% of the working population in the province is in the informal sector, exceeding the national average of 59.4%. This means many workers lack stable income and adequate labor protection, such as health insurance, pensions, or severance pay, despite their hard work.

Eid al-Adha is both spiritual and social worship. We want small citizens, especially those living in limitations, to still feel the joy and blessings of Eid al-Adha.

โ€” Said AbdullahChairman of DPD PDI Perjuangan East Java, explaining the purpose of the sacrificial cow distribution.
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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.