Even among the clerics there are those who oblige to slaughter sacrificial animalsJakarta (ANTARA) - The sacrifice on Eid al-Adha, or the Day of Sacrifice, became a form of sensitivity and social concern for fellow human beings, according to Vice President Ma'ruf Amin.
"Sacrifice can be a proof of social sensitivity for us to share and care for others, especially now, during the post-pandemic phase," Amin noted during a video recording broadcast on Saturday.
According to the vice president, slaughtering sacrificial animals on Eid al-Adha is a Sunnah (subject to reward but not punished if ignored), which is a highly recommended practice for Muslims.
"Even among the clerics there are those who oblige to slaughter sacrificial animals," he remarked.
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The vice president also reminded residents to ensure that sacrificial animals to be slaughtered for the distribution of meat on Eid al-Adha are confirmed to be healthy and free from foot and mouth disease (PMK).
"(It is) because sacrifice of animals affected by foot and mouth disease (PMK) is invalid,” the vice president stated.
Amin expressed optimism that this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations can be a momentum to strengthen brotherhood between fellow human beings.
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"Happy Eid Al-Adha 1443 Hijri. Hopefully, this Eid al-Adha celebration would further increase our faith and obedience to Allah SWT," he remarked.
The vice president along with his wife, Wury, celebrated Eid al-Adha 1443 Hijri in the Holy Land of Mecca.
The vice president and his wife received special invitation from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the pilgrimage this year.
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Translator: Rangga P, Azis Kurmala
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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