On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Rectorate of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held the annual Qurban (sacrifice) ceremony in the parking area of the UNY Auditorium. This year, the university sacrificed three cows and three goats, marking an occasion woven into religious reflection and community service for Idul Adha. The event drew enthusiastic participation from faculty, staff, students, and community members
Prof. Yoppy Wahyu Purnomo, Chair of the Qurban Committee, explained that the Qurban serves as an educational and spiritual activity. “The Qurban is not only a ritual, but also a means to strengthen faith, compassion, and solidarity within our university community,” he said.
Rector of UNY, Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, echoed this sentiment, noting that the act of sacrifice reflects UNY's values of piety, self-reliance, and intellectual integrity. “I urge us to maintain and enhance this tradition of giving—religiously and socially—for the benefit of our community,” he emphasized .
The Qurban event was organized with charitable distribution in mind. Meat from the sacrificial animals was divided and donated to various community groups, providing sustenance and joy to many. The ceremony was led by Prof. Siswanto and carried out by certified halal butchers coordinated by Arif Robby, with support from university leaders and staff volunteers. The seamless execution of the event highlighted strong teamwork among the university community.
UNY’s Qurban tradition combines religious observance with community care, reinforcing the institution's commitment to social responsibility and ethical action. By embedding educational, spiritual, and charitable values in campus life, the Rectorate demonstrates that faith and service can come together to enrich both individual character and communal well-being.
