Economic Hardships Subdue the Mood for Eid Al-Adha This Year
- On May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C., a Letter of Agreement was signed between Indonesia’s halal certification authority and Islamic Services of America.
- This agreement follows ISA's longstanding role in global halal certification since 1975 and aims to enhance halal trade and certification standards between the U.S. And Indonesia.
- ISA, based in Cedar Rapids and operating across North America, expands partnerships to support small U.S. Farms accessing halal markets with backing from USDA initiatives.
- Jalel Aossey stated this collaboration marks a significant milestone, while BPJPH head Dr. Haikal Hasan said it could extend economic benefits and job creation to both countries.
- The agreement suggests increased halal trade, supports food security, and aligns with efforts to boost agricultural jobs and infrastructure in Indonesia and the U.S.
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Indonesia’s Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha with feasts after disease last year disrupted rituals | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
JAKARTA--Muslims across Indonesia on Thursday were celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last year’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices have tempered the traditional festive atmosphere of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha in many parts of the world.
Economic hardships subdue the mood for Eid Al-Adha this year
JAKARTA: Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha was celebrated in many parts of the world. In Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, Muslim worshippers were shoulder-to-shoulder in the streets and the Istiqlal Grand Mosque was filled for morning prayers Friday. Eid Al-Adha, known as the “Feast of
Economic hardships subdue the mood for Eid al-Adha this year
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in many parts of the world. In Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, Muslim worshippers were shoulder-to-shoulder in the streets and the Istiqlal Grand Mosque was filled for morning prayers Friday. Eid al-Adha, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” coincides with the final rites of the annual …
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