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qurban

National 5 years ago

UGM calls on mosques to follow COVID-19 rules during 'qurban' on Idul Adha

Gajah Mada University has called on mosques to exercise every precaution in commemorating Idul Adha during the epidemic, from deciding whether to perform the qurban at all to upholding the COVID-19 protocols alongside sharia during the ritual sacrifice.

National 5 years ago

Muhammadiyah calls for Muslims to hold Idul Adha prayers with family, small congregations

Muhammadiyah's circular states that only people living in "green zones" may organize Idul Adha mass prayers in small open spaces in their respective neighborhoods while complying with strict health protocols.

National 6 years ago

Muslim cleric dies after being struck by 'qurban' cow

A Muslim cleric who was set to participate in qurban (animal sacrifice) during Sunday’s Idul Adha in Blitar, East Java, has died following three days of being in a coma after a cow struck his body.

City 6 years ago

Jakarta's poor and displaced to receive canned 'qurban' meat

The food will be distributed to the poor and in the aftermath of a disaster, such as fires.

City 6 years ago

East Jakarta district head admits having asked for cow from 'qurban' seller

The Jakarta Employment Agency (BKD) will evaluate Bambang's performance after he admitted requesting a cow from a seller of qurban as a prerequisite for his being allowed to trade in Matraman.

Opinion 6 years ago

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How ‘qurban’ season can reduce inequality

As the country with the largest Muslim population, Indonesia has an historic tradition called qurban (sacrifice) that can potentially curb inequality, though the current practice only focuses on meat distribution to the poor. #opinion

Environment 6 years ago

Istiqlal to continue using eco-friendly plastic bags for 'qurban'

The slaughtering might be limited due to the mosque's ongoing renovations

City 7 years ago

Schools told not to demand Idul Adha donations

The Jakarta Education Agency has told schools in the city not to force students to donate money for Idul Adha qurban (sacrificial animals), following a report that state senior high school SMA 101 in Joglo, West Jakarta, had asked its students to donate at least Rp 50,000 (US$3.50) each.

Opinion 8 years ago

How 'qurban' meat can help alleviate stunting

What critics including vegetarians overlook about Muslims’ so-called obsession with red meat is the fact that consumption of red meat in Indonesia is still low.

City 8 years ago

West Jakarta to examine livestock ahead of Idul Adha

The West Jakarta Fisheries, Agriculture and Food Security Agency (KPKP) will dispatch 156 inspectors to check on the health of livestock ahead of Idul Adha, the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, which will fall on Sept. 1.

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