Eid In Lebanon, When Sacrifice Unites Peace Forces And Locals

The Indonesian peacekeeping force in Naqura, Lebanon. Friday morning, July 6, 2025, together with local warka held a slaughter of sacrifice after the Eid prayer. (IST)

Takbir echoed the solemn from the Al Hidayah Mosque in Sudirman Camp, UNIFIL Headquarters, Naqura, Lebanon. Friday morning, July 6, 2025, when the Indonesian peacekeeper held the celebration of Eid al-Adha 1446 H. The atmosphere felt warm, meaningful, and touched the human side.

Not only followed by Garuda contingent soldiers, Id prayers were also attended by Muslims from various countries who are members of the UN peace mission. Acting as imams and preachers, Captain Arh Muhammad Fian Wijaya, ST.Han., MH emphasized the importance of sincerity and sacrifice in every step of service.

"The latrine is not just slaughtering animals, but about strengthening solidarity and empathy. Especially in the land of mission, this meaning feels real," he said in a touching sermon as quoted in a written statement received in Jakarta, Saturday, June 7.

After the prayer, the slaughter of seven goats from self-helping soldiers was carried out at 08.00 local time. The slaughter process takes place in an orderly manner and according to Islamic law and strict hygiene protocols.

But the real meaning does appear at 11.00. Kurban meat is distributed to 60 local Lebanese workers who work in the UNIFIL environment. A small, but meaningful action. Accompany humanity on the mission of peace.

The moment of togetherness continues in a shared lunch atmosphere at the Sudirman Camp, followed by more than 100 international guests. They come from various countries such as Austria, Germany, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, India, China, Korea, Italy, France, Ghana, Bangladesh, to Sierra Leone. Including Muslim Peacekewpers from various countries. The dining table becomes a meeting space across cultures, faith, and the nation.

The commander of the FHQSU Task Force, Colonel Inf Allan Surya Lesmana, S.Sos., emphasized that this Eid celebration is not just a matter of tradition. This is not just a qurban worship, but a momentum to strengthen brotherhood across nations. This spirit of sharing is in line with our noble duty as peacekeepers under the United Nations," he stressed.

In foreign lands that are far from family, the meaning of Eid actually finds the most universal form. Sacrifice, empathy, and solidarity that exceeds state boundaries.