CENTRAL JAVA — For 10 years of collaborative goodness, Dompet Dhuafa has once again managed the trust from HUMIA TRUST (Indonesian Muslim Association in Auckland New Zealand) for the 2024 Tebar Hewan Kurban (THK) Program. The mandate of the qurbani donors from the Kiwi Country has been distributed by Dompet Dhuafa to the interior of Central Java, Indonesia, on Eid al-Adha 1445 AH.
“Since 2016 until now, Dompet Dhuafa has collaborated with HUMIA TRUST. From Ramadan, humanitarian, and qurbani programs. In this synergy, HUMIA TRUST carries out Qurbani to Remote Areas of the Country with Dompet Dhuafa. Alhamdulillah, from standard, medium, premium goats and even cows, we distributed the mandate in Central Java and in several other regions, “said Diana, Dompet Dhuafa’s Partnership Fundraising Team, directly overseeing the process of implementing the HUMIA TRUST’s mandated sacrifice in Grobogan, Central Java, Monday (06/17/2024).
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That morning, the residents of Padas Village, Kedungjati, Grobogan had gathered at Musala Al Mubarok after Eid al-Adha prayer, 10 Zulhijah 1445 H. Even since dawn, the women had been busy preparing dishes for the tradition of praying and eating together, which is done by Padas residents as a gratitude to Allah for the blessings of the qurbani animals received and will be sacrificed on this Eid al-Adha.
The enthusiasm of the Padas villagers who worked together during the Tebar Hewan Kurban 2024 could be seen. Some shaved the sheep/goats, divided the distribution channels between villages, cut and chopped the meat, and built a public kitchen to cook and enjoy the qurbani meat together. Various culinary delights were prepared, from mothers making curry to children cheerfully grilling their own goat satay.
“Uenak tenan toh Mas, dhahar rame-rame (it’s really good, Mas, to eat together),” said one of the mothers while cooking under a grove of teak trees.
“We rarely eat meat, unless there is a celebration. This is a sign that the people of Padas Village are happy that there is qurbani in our village. Alhamdulillah, thank you very much for the kindness of Dompet Dhuafa and its qurbani donors,” admitted Ustaz Nur Cholis, a religious figure in Padas Village, Cordofa (Corps Dai Dompet Dhuafa).
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Going deeper into Padas Village, Dompet Dhuafa navigates challenging access when distributing to the cross-district border area, Dukuh Kedung Udal. Getting there using a two-wheeled motorcycle, crossing two dry river paths of rocks and up and down steep hills.
“This is how it is. We also have to be quick because when it rains, we are isolated here. In some cases, such as access to schools and health services, residents find it difficult to reach them. Alhamdulillah, for the past two years I have been asked to teach Quran in Kedung Udal hamlet, and Dompet Dhuafa has also distributed qurbani meat,” said Ustaz Nur Cholis.
Of the 1,800 sacrificial animals distributed in Central Java, Dompet Dhuafa slaughtered 95 sacrificial animals in Padas Village and distributed them to 960 beneficiary families. The slaughter itself was centered in the PBM (Center for Learning to Recite) Yanbuul Qur’an Yaqu area under the guidance of Ustaz Nur Cholis, as one of the Cordofa (Corps Dai Dompet Dhuafa) da’wah services in the interior of the teak forest.
“Alhamdulillah, this Eid al-Adha 1445 H, Dompet Dhuafa Central Java distributed as many as 1,800 qurbani packages spread across several regions, including Semarang, Kudus, Pati, Jepara, Grobogan, Sragen, Boyolali, Kendal, Wonogiri, Banyumas, Pekalongan and Cilacap. May qurbani also be a medium for togetherness, prosperity, and efforts to expand the benefits of sharing. Thank you for HUMIA TRUST’s trust in us, Alhamdulillah, your qurbani is always delivered,” said Zaini, Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Central Java. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Dhika Prabowo
Editor: Dedi Fadlil