Qurban and Grassroots Innovations Across Indonesia
June 17, 2024Contributor: Dadi Darmadi | Editor: Supriyono
UIII campus holds annual Eid Al-Adha sacrifice, involving cows and sheep. This tradition, observed since 2021, saw collaboration between 蜜桃视频 officials and students (蜜桃视频/Achmad Jatnika).
蜜桃视频, DEPOK - Throughout Indonesia, communities are adopting innovative solutions to make Qurban more environmentally friendly.
By adopting eco-friendly alternatives and innovative solutions, communities and organizations across the country are setting a powerful example of faith-driven environmental stewardship.
At Jakarta鈥檚 Masjid Istiqlal, Indonesia's largest mosque, the sacrificial committee has been using cassava pulp-based plastic bags for four years and recently introduced woven bamboo baskets. Similarly, the management of Taman Impian Ancol has adopted bamboo baskets for meat distribution.
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In 2019, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has also championed the Green Qurban movement, earning international praise, including from Saudi Arabia鈥檚 Arab News.
His decision to use woven bamboo baskets for distributing sacrificial meat during Eid al-Adha aims to reduce plastic waste and support local traders.
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In Purwakarta鈥檚 Graha Citalang Housing Complex, residents have turned to using teak leaves to wrap meat, a practice that reduces plastic use while maintaining meat quality. This grassroots innovation exemplifies how traditional knowledge can be harnessed for modern sustainability efforts.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to tackle Indonesia鈥檚 significant plastic pollution problem, with the country being the second-largest contributor to marine plastic waste globally.
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A Sustainable Future?
The Green Qurban movement in Indonesia is undoubtedly a testament to how religious practices can be harmonized with environmental sustainability.
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As these efforts continue to gain momentum, they offer a hopeful vision of a future where collective action and traditional wisdom address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
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