MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – Medan Vice Mayor H. Zakiyuddin Harahap took part in a sacrificial slaughter event held at Warkop Jurnalis Medan on Jalan Agus Salim on Thursday (May 28, 2026). The activity marked the observance of Eid al-Adha 1447 H, with the meat later distributed to journalists and local residents.
The sacrificial program was organized by the Forum Jurnalis Medan (FJM), which hosted this year's communal charity tradition. Zakiyuddin contributed one cow out of a total of three cattle and one goat prepared for the occasion.
He praised the initiative by journalists, describing it as a strong example of collaboration between the municipal government and the media community.
Read Also: Medan Journalists Forum Slaughters Four Sacrificial Animals for Eid al-Adha "This initiative led by journalists is extraordinary. That is why I decided to provide one cow as a form of support for media workers who have long reported on the activities of the city government," said Zakiyuddin Harahap.
APPRECIATION FOR JOURNALISTS INITIATIVE: Vice Mayor H. Zakiyuddin Harahap praises the Eid al-Adha sacrificial program organized by the Forum Jurnalis Medan. (PHOTO: Doc. FJM Medan)
Strengthening the Spirit of Sharing
Read Also: Medan Mayor Rico Waas Attends Qurban at Al-Muttaqin Mosque The Vice Mayor encouraged similar programs to continue in the coming years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining traditions of generosity and social care.
"In principle, sacrifice is a form of sincere devotion and social responsibility. These values must continue to be preserved," he added.
INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY: ADHYAKSAdigital CEO, Felix Sidabutar, expresses appreciation for the inclusive social spirit of the Forum Jurnalis Medan's meat distribution program. (PHOTO: Doc. FJM Medan)
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Event coordinator Budi Hermansyah stated that the meat was distributed not only to journalists but also to members of the public around Warkop Jurnalis Medan and Warkop Incek Budi (WIB). He stressed that the spirit of the event was rooted in community solidarity.
"It is not about the quantity of meat, but about the spirit of sharing and togetherness," he said.
Interfaith Solidarity Highlighted
Read Also: Labuhanbatu Selatan Regent Calls for Sacrifice and Solidarity on Eid al-Adha CEO of ADHYAKSAdigital, Felix Sidabutar, also praised the Vice Mayor's support and highlighted the interfaith dimension of the initiative. As a Christian participant, he welcomed the inclusive nature of the event.
"The FJM sacrificial program crosses religious boundaries. Many Christian colleagues also received meat packages. This reflects genuine social sensitivity without distinction," he said. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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