Ridawan Kamil's Message: Let's Carry Out Eid Al-Adha Worship At Home

West Java Governor M Ridwan Kamil. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Regional Government (Pemda) of West Java (Jabar) Province appealed to the public to celebrate Eid al-Adha 2021 from their respective homes in order to suppress the surge in COVID-19 cases. "This year's Eid celebration is different from previous years, due to the COVID-19 emergency situation. "West Java Governor M Ridwan Kamil or Kang Emil in Bandung, reported by Antara, Monday, July 19. Kang Emil stated that he and his family will perform Eid prayers and sacrifices at the Pakuan Building Office House, Bandung City. Enforcement of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM). "Let's just carry out Eid worship at home and carry out our obedience to the ulama with their fatwas, and obedience to the leader's directions," said Kang Emil.

Kang Emil also called for the implementation of Eid al-Adha 1442 Hijri to optimize tasyrik days and buy sacrificial animals by utilizing technology by transacting online. The goal is to avoid crowds at the location of the slaughter of sacrificial animals. According to Kang Emil, the slaughter of sacrificial animals should be carried out at the Ruminata Slaughterhouse (RPH-R). However, due to location limitations, slaughter can be carried out outside the RPH-R by implementing strict health protocols. others," said Kang Emil. Kang Emil said that the distribution of sacrificial animal meat must be carried out from house to house, so as not to cause crowds at the location of the sacrificial slaughter. stay clean. In fact, it is much better if sales are made online or coordinate the purchase of sacrificial animals through the relevant DKM. "The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing all of us to adapt in celebrating religious holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. We are forced to postpone traditions- Victory Day tradition, because the most important thing right now is the community Akat must ensure the health of himself and his family," he said.