The Warmth of the Eid Al Adha Celebration at PT Freeport Indonesia
19 June 2024
“Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Laa - ilaaha - illallaahu wallaahu akbar. Allaahu akbar walillaahil hamd," Echoes of takbir resounded throughout the PT Freeport Indonesia job site on Monday (17/6/2024).
The Muslims and Muslim women of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) mingled together in the togetherness of Eid al-Adha 1445H from the Highlands to the Lowlands. Eid prayers are held in the Lowland area centered at the Baiturahim Kuala Kencana Mosque, and in the Highland area they are held at the Tembagapura Football Field.
"On behalf of the Management of PT Freeport Indonesia, we would like to express our gratitude to the 1445 Ramadhan and Qurban Program Implementation Committee (P3RQ), the Shohibul Qurban (congregants who sacrifice) and the Muslim community in all PTFI work areas who have helped enliven the implementation of Eid al-Adha within PTFI," said Eman Widijanto, Vice President Mining Safety Division representing PTFI Management.
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Eman also invited all employees present to pay attention to work standards and remain focused on work and not become complacent so that we can all prevent undesirable things and continue working safely. Not to forget, Eman also invited everyone to continue to uphold the company's values, SINCERE, especially in making sacrifices on the Eid al-Adha holiday this year.
In the momentum of Eid al-Adha this time, Muslims in all PTFI work areas interpret this holiday by carrying out the command to sacrifice. The nominal amount of Qurban funds collected by the PTFI Muslim employee community was Rp. 960,000,000, -. A total of 36 cows and 3 sacrificial goats were distributed to recipients through Timika City mosques, Timika Settlement Centers, and also through several Amil Zakat Agencies in Papua Province.
In the Kuala Kencana area, the PTFI Lowlands Muslim community also celebrated Eid al-Adha with various activities ranging from takbir around the city to tablig akhbar, Eid prayers at the Baitur Rahim Mosque in Kuala Kencana, and different books attended by employees and their families.
The atmosphere of the Eid al-Adha celebration felt even warmer with moments of halal bihalal and eating together, as well as visits to the homes of co-workers and family at Jobsite which lasted all day. Colleagues and relatives visit each other and celebrate this happy day.
Eid al-Adha celebration at Smelter
PT Freeport Indonesia employees at the Gresik Smelter, East Java also celebrated Eid al-Adha 1445H with the local community by donating 26 goats to nine villages and four Islamic boarding schools around the PTFI Smelter operational area.
Environment & Sustainable Development Manager, Emily Muteb said the importance of good relations between companies and the surrounding community. "Through this donation we hope to be part of a meaningful Eid al-Adha celebration. We also hope that this assistance can strengthen good relations between PT Freeport Indonesia and the communities in these nine villages," said Emily.
One of the community figures who received donations expressed his appreciation for PTFI's attention and support. "Hopefully initiatives like this can continue in the future as a concrete manifestation of PT Freeport Indonesia's concern for the welfare of the surrounding community," said Lukman Hakim, a youth and community leader in Bedanten Village, Gresik Regency.
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