inp.polri.go.id - Riau Islands. To welcome Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri/2026 AD, the Riau Islands Regional Police released and distributed 230 sacrificial animals to the people of Riau Islands. 

In his statement, the Riau Islands Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Asep Safrudin, stated that the total number of sacrificial animals collected and distributed this year reached 230, consisting of 113 bulls and 117 goats. This number increased significantly compared to the previous year's 149 animals..

The sacrificial animals were distributed to 42 recipient locations, including mosques, Islamic boarding schools, foundations, orphanages, zakat collection institutions, and communities in various areas of Batam City and Tanjungpinang.

Asep emphasized that qurban is not only an act of worship to Allah, but also a manifestation of social concern and togetherness between the police and the community.

"Qurban is not only about worship, but also about sincerity, concern, and togetherness between the police and the community. We hope that the distributed qurban animals will provide benefits and bring happiness to those in need," said Asep.

He also expressed his gratitude for the increased participation of Riau Islands Regional Police personnel and their ranks in this year's qurban celebrations. According to him, the increase in the number of sacrificial animals demonstrates the growing spirit of sharing and social concern within the Riau Islands Regional Police.

In addition to the participation of police personnel, this year's qurbani activities also received support from the community and several parties who entrusted the distribution of their sacrificial animals to the police.

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