Aside from strengthening relationships, the essence of Idul Adha 1441 Hijriah is also reinforcing faith and sharing with others.
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By NINA SUSILO
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First Lady Iriana and her youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, presidential staff, President Joko Widodo, perform Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) prayer, Friday (31/7/2020).
Aside from strengthening relationships, the essence of Idul Adha 1441 Hijriah is also reinforcing faith and sharing with others. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, this has become even more meaningful.
BOGOR, KOMPAS — Camaraderie through sharing during Idul Adha 1441 Hijriah has become more meaningful. This is because the Covid-19 epidemic continues in the nation. Sharing, while strengthening one\'s faith and emulating the habits of Prophet Ibrahim will bring blessings to all who observe Idul Adha.
Muhammadun, who is a member of the Bogor Presidential Palace internal security detail, was the imam and khatib (preacher) during the Idul Adha prayer attended by President Jokowi, his family and other presidential staff.
This was the Idul Adha message during prayer at the front yard of President Joko Widodo\'s official residence at Wisma Bayurini, Bogor Palace complex, West Java on Friday (30/7/2020). Muhammadun, who is a member of the Bogor Presidential Palace internal security detail, was the imam and khatib (preacher) during the Idul Adha prayer attended by President Jokowi, his family and other presidential staff.
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An officer handles the sacrificial cow purchased by President Joko Widodo at Al Akbar National Mosque, Surabaya, East Java, Thursday (30/7/2020), as the mosque is disinfected. The sterilization was conducted ahead of Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) prayer and the slaughter of sacrificial animals at the mosque on Friday under strict health protocols.
Muhammadun, who is also the chairperson of the Baitussalam Mosque management at Bogor Palace, delivered the Idul Adha sermon with the theme "Sharing Is the Message of the Life of Prophet Ibrahim". In his sermon, Muhammadun conveyed the message that sharing was the meaning of the life of Prophet Ibrahim. Respecting and following parents is one of the messages and teachings of Prophet Ibrahim.
"Sharing/sacrificing [one’s belongings] is the meaning of the life of Prophet Ibrahim. Respecting and being devoted to our parents is one of the messages and teachings of Prophet Ibrahim."
Continuing to establish companionship and solidarity through sacrificing (one’s belonging) on Idul Adha is also recommended. "By sacrificing and giving alms, we share sacrificial meat with the needy, relatives, neighbors and friends so that we can connect with friends because companionship will increase the number of relatives, increase sustenance and extend the life of blessings," Muhammadun said.
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Religious Affairs Minister Fachrul Razi (third left, foreground) hands over a sacrificial cow from President Joko Widodo to officers of Itiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, Thursday (30/7/2020).
Moreover, Idul Adha 1441 Hijriah fell in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Vice President Ma\'ruf Amin also previously advised that people emulate Prophet Ibrahim by giving charity and sharing with others.
Health protocols
President Joko Widodo, along with First Lady Iriana and youngest son Kaesang Pangarep, attended the Idul Adha prayer. People maintained a safe physical distance while praying. Some presidential staff that attended the Idul Adha prayer were, among others, Presidential Security Details (Paspampres) Group A commander Col. (Inf) Achiruddin, President adjutant Col. (Inf) Rudy Saladin and President adjutant assistant Adj. Comr. Syarif Muhammad Fitriansyah.
"Like the Idul Fitri prayer, the President with his family and staff performed [Idul Adha prayer] at home," said Presidential Secretariat deputy for press and media Bey Machmudin told Kompas on Friday (30/7/2020). The prayer started at 6:30.
After completing the prayer at 6:55 a.m., President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana, along with Kaesang Pangarep, returned to Wisma Bayurini. There was no official agenda. The President, said Bey, gathered with his family.
"Like with Idul Fitri prayer, the President with his family and staff performed [Idul Adha prayer] at home."
Meanwhile, President Jokowi’s sacrificial animal – a 1,088 kilogram Ongole cow – was handed over to Istiqlal Mosque Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar the day before. This cow is a Tulang Bawang breed from Lampung.
The President also gave sacrificial cows to each province. Presidential Secretariat head Heru Budi Hartono explained, sacrificial cows weighing 800-1,000 kg had been sent to each province from Monday (27/7/2020) to Thursday (29/7/2020).
In addition, added Bey, the President also sent sacrificial cows to various areas in need as was done in previous years.
DOK. SETWAPRES
Vice President Ma\'ruf Amin performs Idul Adha prayer at his official home in Jakarta, Friday (31/7/2020).
