Sunday, November 29, 2009

15 CATTLE FOR EID ADHA IN KUNAK

Kunak, Nov 28 – A total of 15 cattles were slaughtered for sacrifice in conjunction with Eid Adha in Kunak this year. Eid Adha is celebrated commemorating the event when Abraham was instructed by Allah to sacrifice his only son, Ishmael.


 The Collective Sacrification Ceremony was sponsored by Kunak State Assemblyman, The Department of Islamic  Affairs of Sabah (JHEAINS), United Sabah Islamic Association (USIA) and the Organization of Malaysian Graduates (HALUAN) and attended by about 300 people.

Four cattle were distributed to electoral area on the fIrst day of Eid Adha. Eleven more were slaughtered at the coumpound of the local state assemblyman’s residence on the second day of the celebration.

Beef from the proceeding were distributed to those who were present and to kampongs in Kunak District.

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