Home Affairs Minister Symbolically Hands Over Sacrificial Animals for Idul Adha 1447 H

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian symbolically handed over sacrificial animals collected by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and the National Border Management Agency (BNPP) to Director General of Regional Development (Bangda) Restuardy Daud, who chairs the Qurban Committee.

The handover took place at the Masjid An-Nuur courtyard in MoHA’s central office in Jakarta on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

The ceremony forms part of Idul Adha 1447 H commemorations within MoHA and BNPP, reflecting social concern for communities and staff in need.

‘Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, as Home Affairs Minister and on behalf of myself, family, MoHA, and all donors, I request the committee to proceed with distribution according to the established procedures,’ Tito said on Tuesday.

The number of sacrificial animals collected in 2026 increased from the previous year, totalling 360, comprising 215 cows and 145 goats.

Tito urged optimal and targeted meat distribution, and hoped the activities would receive blessings from Almighty God.

‘I thank everyone and pray that their good deeds receive blessings from Allah SWT and that the sacrifice is accepted,’ he added.

Additionally, Tito instructed staff to monitor community conditions during the Idul Adha holiday to ensure social stability.

‘Even during the long holiday, we will continue working on Fridays,’ he stressed.

Notable attendees included Deputy Home Affairs Ministers Bima Arya Sugiarto and Akhmad Wiyagus, Director General of Regional Development (Bangda) Restuardy Daud, senior officials from MoHA and BNPP, and other relevant parties.