Aidil Adha 2025

UNITAR international students had an opportunity to experience the local tradition of qurban in Kampung Jerang, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, giving them meaningful cultural and religious exposure beyond the campus setting... the group consisted of 4 international students from Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, and Uzbekistan, accompanied by 1 local student from Sabah, a UNITAR hostel warden, a staff member from the marketing department, and a van driver... they departed early from Kelana Jaya and arrived in time for them to perform the Aidil Adha sunnah prayer at Masjid Kampung Jerang, where they were warmly welcomed by the local community... throughout the day, they observed and learned about the qurban process - from community coordination and the spirit of togetherness to the distribution of meat - while engaging with villagers and gaining firsthand insight into Malay rural traditions rooted in Islamic values... for many of the international students, this was their first experience witnessing qurban in a Malaysian village, offering them a deeper appreciation of unity, humility, and charity as practiced locally, while also allowing them to compare it with traditions from their home countries... the visit was conducted as a day trip, and after a meaningful and educational experience, the group departed Kampung Jerang at around 3:00 pm, returning safely to Kelana Jaya... overall, the experience fostered intercultural understanding, strengthened community engagement, and left a lasting impression on the students about the warmth and inclusivity of Malaysian Muslim traditions...