Simple Charm Meets Exoticism: Green Kurban Delivers Sacrificial Meat to Remote NTT Village

A sacrificial cow, provided by the Green Kurban Sinergi Foundation, arrived in the remote Oeue village in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, bringing immense joy to its residents. Ustadz Syarifuddin Ridwan Nobisa, a local preacher, navigated the challenging mountain roads to deliver the animal to the village, a place characterized by its simple, traditional homes and staple crops of corn and cassava.

The villagers, many of whom are new Muslims, gathered with excitement for the ceremonial handover and the subsequent slaughter of the cow. For them, the opportunity to eat beef is a rare luxury due to economic limitations. The event included a traditional ceremony where Ustadz Syarif was presented with a ceremonial sash, symbolizing a cultural acceptance and a wish for continued support.

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Don't let this be the first and last time.

Ustadz Syarif conveyed a special message, hoping this would not be the last such distribution. The distribution also served as a vital social da'wah (Islamic outreach) initiative. For the new Muslim converts in Oeue, the concept of the kurban (sacrifice) and the presence of the foundation were both intriguing and unfamiliar. Ustadz Syarif explained the rituals and purpose of the sacrifice, aiming to strengthen their faith and potentially welcome more individuals into the Islamic community.

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There are also those who ask how many times a year the sacrifice is performed, what its purpose is, we explain it to them.