Eid al-Adha qurban reaches 2.03 million animals across Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that the number of sacrificial animals or qurban for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri reached 2,032,753, consisting of 676,866 cattle and 1,355,887 goats.

"The implementation of qurban this year reflects the strong participation of Muslims. More than two million sacrificial animals were distributed across mosques throughout Indonesia," the ministry's Director of Islamic Religious Affairs and Sharia Development Arsad Hidayat said on Friday.

According to him, the qurban is not only a form of devotion in worship but also a real manifestation of compassion and the spirit of sharing with others. Hidayat said the figures indicate high public participation in qurban worship while reinforcing the social values at the heart of Eid al-Adha.

He noted that qurban has a significant social impact because it reaches communities with limited access to animal protein. Therefore, Eid al-Adha should not only be understood as a ritual act of worship but also as momentum to strengthen social solidarity and ensure a more equitable distribution of benefits.

Based on estimated qurban prices used by the National Alms Agency (Baznas), around Rp21 million per head of cattle and Rp3 million per goat, the economic value of this year's sacrificial animals is estimated at Rp18.28 trillion, comprising Rp14.21 trillion from cattle and Rp4.07 trillion from goats.

The figures indicate that qurban also helps drive the economy, benefiting livestock farmers, animal traders, and meat distribution networks.

Hidayat also conveyed a message from Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar, who emphasized that Eid al-Adha is a season of sharing.

Based on the data received, East Java recorded the highest number of sacrificial animals at 455,007, followed by Central Java with 405,065 and West Java with 374,482.

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Translator: Asep, Kenzu

Editor: Arie Novarina

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