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idul-adha

Economy 3 months ago

Bigger 'kurban', thinner wallets

National data on sales of sacrificial animals for Idul Adha show that while the kurban market might appear healthy, changes in consumer behavior over the past few years indicate growing caution in spending.

Archipelago 3 months ago

Idul Adha livestock farmers hit by falling demand as purchasing power weakens

The Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS) estimates that the number of livestock purchased for sacrificial purposes has declined slightly nationwide, falling from 1.6 million animals last year to around 1.59 million this year.

Middle East and Africa 3 months ago

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark dark Idul Adha

New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Idul Adha biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy.

Academia 3 months ago

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Idul Adha and Indonesia’s protein intake paradox

Indonesian households want to consume more animal-source foods but are systematically constrained by price, local availability and logistical bottlenecks.

Archipelago 3 months ago

Regions tighten livestock monitoring ahead of Idul Adha amid disease risks

This year’s Idul Adha is expected to fall on May 27, with around 2.3 million animals projected to be slaughtered nationwide, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Idul Adha holiday marked by violence

Aid distribution in Gaza was halted on Friday after the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said overcrowding had made it unsafe to continue operations, in the latest disruption to its troubled relief effort.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Demand for Idul Adha sacrificial livestock drops amid economic slowdown

The Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS) estimates that 1.92 million people purchased sacrificial livestock this year, marking a decline of 233,000 buyers or around 12 percent compared with last year.

Society 1 year ago

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Govt declares Idul Adha falls on June 6

The Idul Adha (Day fo Sacrifice) Islamic holiday for 2025 will fall on June 6, as announced by Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar following an isbat (moon sighting confirmation) hearing on Tuesday.

Front Row 2 years ago

Pertamina Patra Niaga increases Solar, LPG supplies for Idul Adha 2024

Ahead of Idul Adha 2024, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga closely monitored the public’s need for gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The company also found an increase in demand for biodiesel and 3-kilogram canisters of LPG.

Markets 2 years ago

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Livestock sacrifices continue to drop despite easing diseases

The supply of goats, sheep and cattle for the festival is projected to drop by between 13 and 17 percent this year from last year’s 2.7 million heads.

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