EAST LAMPUNG —-— Alhamdulillah, the joy of Eid al-Adha was felt by the people of Indonesia through the Qurbani Animal Distribution Program (THK) 1447 H. Dompet Dhuafa has carried out the distribution of the THK 1447 Hijri, together with its charitable partner, UPZ (Bazma) Pertamina Retail.
Dompet Dhuafa, together with UPZ (Bazma) Pertamina Retail, distributed the qurbani offerings entrusted by Pertamina Retail employees to various regions across Indonesia. The distribution took place in several areas in Lampung and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), while also reaching communities in disaster-affected regions such as Aceh. The benefits of these sacrifices were not limited to Indonesia; they were also felt by the Palestinian people, who continue to live amid a humanitarian crisis.
A total of 53 qurbani animals—comprising 44 sheep and 9 cows—were distributed to 658 beneficiaries. At each location, the qurbani brought a different story. In villages far from urban centers, the qurbani meat is a much-anticipated dish during Eid al-Adha.
Take, for example, Margahayu Hamlet, Labuhan Ratu 7, Way Kambas, East Lampung Regency. This area is quite far from urban centers, and the majority of its residents earn a living as farm laborers and by tending crops such as cassava, cocoa, and others.
On the very first day of Tasyrik, Thursday (June 28, 2026), the atmosphere in Margahayu Hamlet, Labuhan Ratu Tujuh, Way Kambas Subdistrict, East Lampung Regency, began to buzz with activity. Since early morning, residents had crowded the area around the local mosque to prepare for the Eid al-Adha qurbani.
Some residents were seen chatting casually with neighbors and relatives, while others waited while sipping black coffee in the morning. Not far from the site, several sheep that had arrived early that morning drew the residents’ attention—especially the children, who occasionally petted and checked on the condition of the qurbani animals.
The community of Margahayu Hamlet is known for its strong spirit of mutual cooperation. Whenever there is a village activity, they show up without much prompting, each taking on their respective roles. In this hamlet, located near the Way Kambas area, a total of 40 sheep were slaughtered and will be distributed across three locations: Labuhan Ratu Tujuh, Labuhan Ratu Sembilan, and Rantau Jaya Udik.
Rizky Fajrianto, a representative from Pertamina Retail’s UPZ (Bazma), said he was grateful to witness the distribution of qurbani animals in East Lampung firsthand. He noted that delivering qurbani animals to remote areas is one of the efforts to ensure equitable distribution of these animals.
“We would like to thank Dompet Dhuafa, because the key today is not to work alone but to collaborate so that the benefits are more widespread and reach the intended recipients. People in cities may consume more of the qurbani meat, but many have not been able to fully experience the benefits of the qurbani. By reaching areas that have not always been a priority for distribution, the benefits of the qurbani can be felt more widely by those in need,” said Fajriyanto.
Meanwhile, for Nandrianto Suparno, Head of the Dompet Dhuafa Lampung Branch, the joy of the qurbani is not only reflected in the amount of meat distributed but also in the sense of community that is fostered among the people. He appreciated the involvement of Pertamina Retail’s UPZ (Bazma), which helped organize the qurbani distribution in East Lampung.
“Thank you to Pertamina Retail’s UPZ (Bazma) for coming to East Lampung. The qurbani animals, which were entrusted by Pertamina Retail employees, were not only distributed to the community but also served as a means to strengthen the sense of togetherness among residents,” said Nandrianto.
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Meanwhile, in East Nusa Tenggara—specifically in Mantasi Village, Kupang City—the atmosphere of this year’s Eid al-Adha felt different. Residents gathered with faces full of gratitude as the UPZ Bazma Pertamina Retail, in collaboration with Dompet Dhuafa, distributed five qurbani cows, benefiting approximately 450 people.
Mantasi was chosen for a reason: aside from being an area with a relatively small Muslim population, it is also home to many migrant families from various regencies in East Nusa Tenggara who have come to Kupang in search of a livelihood.
Most work as laborers, small-scale merchants, and informal-sector workers with unpredictable incomes; under these circumstances, the annual qurbani ceremony is conducted with great solemnity. Therefore, the arrival of five qurbani cows this year brought immense joy.
In the Aceh region—specifically in North Aceh Regency—survivors in North Aceh had to celebrate Eid al-Adha under extremely limited conditions. Many residents are still living in damaged homes or makeshift shelters with rudimentary tents.
They had to face Eid without any preparations, without new clothes, and even without proper shelter. However, the THK Program brought a breath of fresh air to the survivors. In North Aceh Regency, four sheep were slaughtered to reach out to and bring joy to the survivors.
Sunandar, a resident of Margahayu Hamlet, Labuhan Ratu Tujuh, Way Kambas, East Lampung, expressed his gratitude for the qurbani meat, which allows them to celebrate the joy of togetherness just once a year.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Pertamina and Dompet Dhuafa. Alhamdulillah, Margahayu Hamlet has benefited from the Eid al-Adha qurbani, allowing us to share in the blessings and celebrate Eid al-Adha,” said Sunandar.
From Lampung, NTT, Aceh, to Palestine, the generosity of those who donated qurbani animals has brought benefits that transcend geographical boundaries, uniting the spirit of sharing with those in need. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Anndini Dwi Putri
Editor: Dhika