Yogyakarta, May 29, 2026 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized the slaughtering of qurbani animals in commemoration of Eid al-Adha 1447 H on Friday (May 29) in the eastern area of the R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo Building, FIB UGM. The event served as an expression of gratitude while also fostering social solidarity and a sense of togetherness within the university community.
For this year’s qurbani program, FIB UGM collected two cows and two goats contributed by shohibul qurban (qurbani donors), consisting of faculty members and administrative staff. The donors for Cow I were Aprillia Firmonasari, Hayatul Cholsy, Sulistyowati, Tular Sudarmadi, Wening Udasmoro, Wiwien Widyawati Rahayu, and Irwan Abdullah. Meanwhile, the donors for Cow II were Nur Saktiningrum, Pujo Semedi, Intan Kumala Sari, Adi Sutrisno, Rr. Agustin Nawang Wulan, Susanti, and Arif Akhyat. The goat donors were D.S. Nugrahani and Niken Wirasanti.
The qurbani process began with the slaughtering of the animals, followed by skinning, meat processing, weighing, and the distribution of qurbani meat to eligible recipients. The activity involved members of the FIB UGM academic community, who worked together to ensure that the entire process ran smoothly.
Beyond serving as a form of religious observance, the qurbani program also reflects FIB UGM’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger, through the distribution of qurbani meat to help meet the nutritional needs of the community. The activity also contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by improving access to nutritious animal-based protein sources.
Furthermore, the collaboration among faculty members, administrative staff, the management of Al-Adab Prayer Room (Musholla Al-Adab), and the local community in organizing the qurbani program reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The spirit of mutual cooperation demonstrated throughout the event highlights the role of the university not only as a center of education and research but also as a space for community engagement that delivers tangible benefits to society.
Through the implementation of the 1447 H qurbani program, FIB UGM once again reaffirmed its role as an institution that upholds the values of humanity, social responsibility, and togetherness, in line with the spirit of Eid al-Adha, which teaches sincerity, sacrifice, and sharing with others.
[Public Relations Office of FIB UGM, Alma Syahwalani]
