EduAsiaNews, Palu — Tadulako University (Untad) once again demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility during the celebration of Eid al-Adha 1447 AH. This year, the university is set to slaughter a total of 85 cattle and 5 goats, with the meat to be distributed to communities in need.
The number of sacrificial animals was officially announced by the Chair of Untad’s Islamic Religious Holidays Committee (PHBI), Muhammad Ihsan Akib, M.Biomed., during a halalbihalal gathering held at the Untad Auditorium on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The event took place shortly after the congregational Eid prayer conducted in the auditorium courtyard.
“The qurban meat will be distributed to those in need, cleaning staff, security personnel, students, and residents living around the campus area. This is a tangible expression of social concern and an effort to strengthen Islamic brotherhood,” Ihsan stated.
The strong spirit of sacrifice and generosity demonstrated this year is the result of collective contributions from various stakeholders. The sacrificial animals were donated by the university leadership, all faculties, members of the academic community, alumni, banking partners, and residents of the university staff housing complex (Perdos).
According to the committee’s records, the contributions included two cattle from Bank BTN, two cattle from Bank BSI, one cow from Bank BNI, and one cow and one goat from Bank Mega Syariah. Faculty contributions comprised four cattle from the Faculty of Law, three cattle and one goat from the Faculty of Medicine, five cattle from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, twelve cattle from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, two cattle from the Faculty of Agriculture, five cattle from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, five cattle and three goats from the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, two cattle from the Faculty of Forestry, six cattle from the Faculty of Economics and Business, nine cattle from the Faculty of Engineering, two cattle from the Faculty of Public Health, and four cattle from the university’s administrative staff.
In addition, several mosques located within the Untad staff housing area also conducted qurban activities, including Baitul Rahman Mosque with two cattle, Baitul Makmur Mosque with eleven cattle, Babul Ulum Mosque with five cattle, and Darul Hikmah Mosque with two cattle.
Responding to the remarkable enthusiasm surrounding this year’s qurban activities, Untad Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Amar, S.T., M.T. emphasized that the essence of Eid al-Adha within an academic environment extends beyond an annual religious ritual. According to him, the occasion should serve as a moment of reflection to strengthen the university’s moral values and institutional integrity.
“Universities must nurture generations who are not only academically accomplished but also possess strong character, empathy, and social responsibility,” he remarked.
The Rector also urged the organizing committee to maintain environmental cleanliness throughout and after the slaughtering process to prevent pollution and ensure a healthy campus environment.
