Public Praying
men in front, women behind
Yesterday was a great holiday for all Muslims. In the Indonesian words that day Idul Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice. On this day in remembrance of the sacrifice of Abraham, his son was ready to sacrifice Ishmael, goats, sheep, bulls, sacrificed cows and camels in Arab countries. After a special morning prayer at six Clock in the morning is all for the slaughtering, the ritual slaughter prepared.
the petting zoo
I just came back from breakfast in the city, as all people were out of my course at the mosque. The five goats, which took me a day before mowing yet woken up by her because they were tied in front of my boarding house stood ready. I was pushed forward and after the goat was blessed, all began to sing a special song.
blessing
Three men ...
...haben sich dann die Ziege geschnappt und auf den Boden gelegt. Nachdem der Schlachter sein Messer geschärft hat, setzt er am Hals an und schneidet komplett die Kehle durch, sodass das Tier ausbluten kann. Der Koran schreibt nämlich vor, dass Muslime kein Blut verzehren dürfen. Aber für die Opfertiere ist es ein qualvoller Tod, da sie vorher nicht betäubt werden und sie sich noch ein bis drei Minuten danach hin und her winden, bis sie regungslos liegen bleiben. Da eines der deutschen Staatsziele der Tierschutz ist, ist diese betäubungslose Schlachtung generell verboten. Es war schon wirklich nicht leicht so etwas mit anzusehen.
Sapi tanpa kepala (Kuh ohne Kopf)
The cow in the sacrifice I have watched, has even moved without a head. Everything was full Blutund it looked brutal as the animals have sometimes resisted. But that's just part of the culture in Indonesia and I also knew beforehand that I would come here to my limits. This day when several hundred, were if not thousands, goats and cattle slaughtered only a few dozen in Pekalongan, was such a marginal experience. The streets and canals were often colored red, and now and then I had to hold my nose. Viewed
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But from another perspective, this day is the highest holiday of the year. We visited his Relationship, invites his friends and acquaintances, and eat together. Most meat, however, donated to the poor and needy people. As such, I was just excited, shocked, overwhelmed, surprised (please make it a word. Otherwise I do not know how I put it ;-)) by slaughtering many, I've never watched it. But I also found it exciting and interesting. I'm glad to have seen once and the rest of the day it was then, eat, eat and eat. Sate of Sate (skewers)!
Take a look at the slide show. I especially selected only the more benign images. If you think however, that one or other image is too brutal, as it is available to everybody, let me know.
the moment I'm still a little tired. It's almost half past one night and the entire last week I was sick. Therefore, today, only this short post. But if you want to know more about this festival or you have questions, write me.
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