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        "id": 1769485,
        "msgid": "istiqlal-slaughters-78-sacrificial-animals-today-including-cows-donated-by-prabowo-and-gibran-1780040756",
        "date": "2026-05-28 09:25:59",
        "title": "Istiqlal Slaughters 78 Sacrificial Animals Today, Including Cows Donated by Prabowo and Gibran",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Masjid Istiqlal has commenced the ritual slaughter of 78 sacrificial animals, including two cows donated by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Approximately 11 tonnes of meat will be distributed to the public, with strict measures to prevent blood from contaminating nearby rivers.",
        "content": "<p>Istiqlal Mosque has commenced the ritual slaughter of sacrificial\nanimals today. A total of 78 animals, including cows donated by\nPresident Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka,\nwill be processed.<\/p>\n<p>Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Nasaruddin Umar, stated during the\nopening of the slaughter ceremony on Thursday, 23 June 2026: \u201cThe\nPresident\u2019s cow weighs an impressive 1.3 tonnes, while the Vice\nPresident\u2019s is 1.2 tonnes. Additionally, several individuals and\ninstitutions have also contributed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There are 65 cows and 13 goats being slaughtered, with approximately\n10 tonnes of meat to be distributed. \u201cThis year\u2019s distribution is\nexpected to increase, with around 10,000 kilograms\u2014approximately 11\ntonnes\u2014being shared with the wider community,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Nasaruddin also instructed that the blood from the slaughtered\nanimals must not drip into the river surrounding Istiqlal. The\nsacrificial committee was urged to maintain strict standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a river encircling Istiqlal, but I do not want a single drop\nof sacrificial blood flowing into it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka\nhave donated sacrificial cows to the mosque, named \u2018Si Loreng\u2019 and\n\u2018Wirabumi\u2019 respectively.<\/p>\n<p>M Asdar, Director of Media at Istiqlal Mosque, confirmed: \u201cThe\nPresident\u2019s cow is named \u2018Si Loreng\u2019, while the Vice President\u2019s is\n\u2018Wirabumi\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Si Loreng\u2019, a Simental Cross breed, weighs 1.3 tonnes and has\ndistinctive white hair on the top of its head. It is currently located\nin the mosque\u2019s backyard.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, \u2018Wirabumi\u2019, the Vice President\u2019s cow, has been positioned\nalongside \u2018Si Loreng\u2019 and will be slaughtered tomorrow.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/istiqlal-slaughters-78-sacrificial-animals-today-including-cows-donated-by-prabowo-and-gibran-1780040756",
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