Ahead Of Eid Al-Adha: Prohibition Of Slaughtering Animals And Other Policies In DKI Jakarta

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JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan gave instructions ahead of the H-17 Eid al-Adha or Lebaran Haji 2021. Anies prohibited the slaughter of sacrificial animals in the COVID-19 red zone, considering that recently there has been a spike in COVID-19 cases.

The regulation is contained in the Instruction of the Governor (Ingub) of DKI Jakarta Number 43 of 2021 concerning Control of Shelter, Sale and Slaughter of Sacrificial Animals during the Implementation of Eid al-Adha 1442 H/2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Ensuring that the slaughter of sacrificial animals is not carried out in the COVID-19 red zone," said Ingub, quoted on Saturday, July 3.

Similar directions were addressed to sub-district heads and village heads throughout DKI Jakarta. The sub-district and village heads were asked to ensure that the sacrificial activities were held in areas other than the red zone.

"Monitoring and ensuring that the location for selling and slaughtering sacrificial animals at the sub-district and sub-district levels is not in the red zone by referring to the corona.go.id website," he explained.

Then, Anies also instructed mayors, regents in the Jakarta area to ensure that the locations for storing and selling sacrificial animals are not in green lanes, city parks, sidewalks or other public facilities and to consider data on COVID-19 cases sourced on the corona.go website. en.

Finally, Anies said that the Satpol PP ranks can take firm action once there are findings of violations. If a crowd is found at the location, the Satpol PP has the right to disperse it.

"Controlling village locations, selling and slaughtering sacrificial animals that do not implement the COVID-19 prevention health protocol and controlling crowds at shelters, selling and slaughtering sacrificial animals," he said.

Java-Bali Emergency PPKM

As is well known, the government has set a policy of implementing Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in Java and Bali starting today, Saturday, July 3 to July 20.

As a follow-up, the Ministry of Religion issued two circulars at once. First, the circular of the Minister of Religion No. SE 16 of 2021 concerning Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Takbiran Nights, Eid Prayers, and the Implementation of Sacrifice in 1442 H/2021 AD Outside the Areas of Enforcement of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM).

Second, the circular of the Minister of Religion No. SE 17 of 2021 concerning the Temporary Elimination of Worship in Places of Worship, Takbiran Nights, Eid Prayers, and Technical Instructions for the Implementation of Sacrifice in 1442 H/2021 AD in the Areas of Enforcement of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM).

"These two circulars were issued as a follow-up to the Government's policy of establishing Emergency PPKM in 121 regencies/cities in Java and Bali," said Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in Jakarta, Friday, July 2.

The circular regulates the technical details of the implementation, from the takbiran night to the slaughter of the qurban. This includes the temporary elimination of worship at places of worship in areas that are included in the Emergency PPKM.

"This circular is also a guide for all relevant parties in restricting activities and implementing strict health protocols on the implementation of the Takbiran Night, Eid Prayers, and the slaughter of sacrificial animals," said the Minister of Religion.

There is also the implementation of the sacrifice on Eid al-Adha must meet the following conditions:

The slaughter of sacrificial animals is carried out according to Islamic law, including slaughtered animals; The slaughter of the sacrificial animals takes place within three days, namely on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dzulhijjah to avoid crowds at the location of the sacrifice; The sacrificial animal is slaughtered at the Ruminata Slaughterhouse (RPH-R); d. In the event that the number and capacity of the RPH-R are limited, the slaughter of sacrificial animals can be carried out outside the RPH-R provided that:

1) Implementation of physical distancing, including:

Carry out the slaughter of sacrificial animals in a large area so as to allow physical distancing to be implemented; The organizers only allow the officer and the party offering the sacrifice to witness the slaughter of the sacrificial animal; Implement physical distancing between officers when cutting, skinning, chopping, and packing meat; The distribution of the meat of the sacrificial animal is carried out by officers to the residences of the entitled citizens; Officers who distribute sacrificial meat are required to wear double masks and gloves to minimize physical contact with recipients.

2) Implementation of health and hygiene protocols for officers and those who sacrifice:

Initial health checks, namely: measuring the body temperature of the officers and those who sacrifice at every door/entrance to the slaughtering place with a body temperature measuring device (thermogun); Officers who handle slaughter, skinning, chopping meat, bones, and offal must be distinguished; Every officer who slaughters, skins, chops, packs, and distributes animal meat must wear masks, long sleeves and gloves while in the slaughter area; Organizers should always educate officers not to touch their eyes, nose, mouth and ears, and wash their hands frequently with soap or hand sanitizer; Officers avoid shaking hands or direct contact, and pay attention to coughing/sneezing/spitting etiquette; and Officers who are in the slaughter area must immediately clean themselves (shower) before meeting family members.

3) Application of tool hygiene:

Perform cleaning and disinfection of all equipment before and after use, as well as cleaning the area and equipment after the entire slaughtering process is completed; Implement a one person one tool system. If under certain conditions an officer must use another tool, then it must be disinfected before use.

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