Indonesia’s Culture Ministry Distributes Four Tons of Qurban Meat

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture collected and handed over 23 sacrificial cows ahead of Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah, in Jakarta, Tuesday, 26 May 2026, highlighting the country’s tradition of communal giving and social solidarity. The cows were contributed by various working units and individuals within the ministry.

Head of Procurement, State Assets, and General Affairs Bureau, Abi Kusno, said the total weight of the cattle reached around 8.5 tons. “This year, we collected 23 cows weighing between 300 and 600 kilograms each,” he said during the handover ceremony in Jakarta.

According to Abi Kusno, the sacrificial animals are expected to produce more than four tons of meat for distribution. The meat will be packaged into two-kilogram portions and distributed to beneficiaries, including underprivileged communities and ministry employees.

“The qurban meat packages will be distributed to mustahik and staff members of the Ministry of Culture on Friday, May 29, 2026,” he said. The slaughter process is scheduled to take place on the first day of Tasyrik, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Gudang Sapi slaughterhouse in Tangerang’s Tigaraksa area.

Indonesia’s Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, described Eid al-Adha as an important moment that reflects values deeply rooted in Indonesian society. He said the celebration represents sacrifice, sincerity, tolerance, and solidarity.

“These values have long become part of our cultural identity,” Fadli Zon said. He added that the Eid al-Adha tradition also encourages people to help those in need and strengthen mutual cooperation.

Fadli Zon expressed hope that the celebration would run smoothly and allow more people to share the spirit of Eid al-Adha together. He emphasized that caring for others and maintaining social harmony are essential aspects of Indonesian culture.

As the country with the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia continues to observe Eid al-Adha through both religious rituals and community-based charitable activities. The Ministry of Culture said the annual qurban program reflects Indonesia’s enduring tradition of social care and collective responsibility.