Ministry of Religious Affairs Denies Ban on Independent Qurban Slaughter
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has debunked viral claims that Minister Nasaruddin Umar banned independent Qurban slaughter. The ministry clarifies that proposing professional management via institutions like Baznas is an optional service to improve hygiene and efficiency, not a mandate to replace traditional practices.
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