MAKASSAR (ISL News) - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) together with the Pelindo Regional 4 Islamic Da'wah Development Center (PPDI) held Eid al-Adha prayers 1445 H/2024 M together in the Makassar Port area, Monday (17 June 2024).
Executive Director 4 Pelindo Regional 4, Abdul Azis said that this time the joint Eid prayers were attended by all Pelindo Group employees in the Makassar working area along with community members around the Makassar Port area.
"Every year Pelindo together with PPDI Regional 4 always carry out Eid prayers together as is being done this time," said Abdul Azis.
In carrying out the Eid al-Adha prayer together this time, acting as Imams were Abdul Gaffar and Khatib, Abdullah Abd Talib.
After carrying out Eid prayers together, the Pelindo Regional 4 Sacrificial Animal Slaughter Committee then carried out animal slaughter and distributed the sacrificial meat at the Pelindo Regional 4 Service Housing Complex on Jalan Alauddin, Makassar.
Division Head of Human Resources and General Services at Pelindo Regional 4, Basri Alam, said that this year his party carried out sacrificial animal slaughter of 11 cows and 4 goats to be distributed to, among others, the community around the port, security personnel, outsourcing personnel, and other community members who have the right to receive sacrificial animals.
"Specifically in the Makassar region, we slaughtered 11 cows and 4 goats. But throughout Region 4, a total of 28 sacrificial animals were slaughtered," he explained.
He said that this sacrificial animal slaughtering activity was not just about distributing meat, but was also an opportunity to establish and strengthen relations between the company and the local community.
According to Basri Alam, through the distribution of sacrificial meat, Pelindo is taking concrete steps in supporting local farmers by providing sacrificial animals from nearby sources.
"This step is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and ensure quality sacrificial animals are provided to the community," he said.
He continued, this is in line with Pelindo's commitment to supporting sustainable development in Indonesia. Through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, Pelindo supports the government's efforts to reduce poverty and improve the welfare of communities throughout Indonesia.
It is hoped that the activity of distributing sacrificial meat will not only provide benefits to direct recipients, but will also be an inspiration for all parties to continue to contribute to strengthening social relations.
Furthermore, it is also to increase sensitivity and empathy as well as strengthen awareness of the importance of supporting local breeders and the community in supporting sustainable development.
(ISL News Editorial/Pelindo Regional Public Relations 4/email:islnewstv@gmail.com).
