Sabtu, 29 Oktober 2011

Eid al-Adha


Eid al-Adha (the Republic of Indonesia, Hari Raya Haji, Arabic: عيد الأضحى) is an Islamic holiday. At today's event commemorated the sacrifice, that is when the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who are willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael to God, to sacrifice his son Ismail, later replaced by him with the sheep.On this holiday, Muslims gathered in the morning and perform the Eid prayers together in the field, such as when to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. After the prayer, carried out the slaughter of sacrificial animals, to commemorate God's command to Prophet Ibrahim who slaughtered sheep in lieu of his son.Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th month of Dhu al-Hijjah, the day it falls exactly 70 days after the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This day and the days of fasting Tasyrik forbidden for Muslims.Center for the celebration of Eid al-Adha is a small village in Saudi Arabia named Mina, near Mecca. Here there are three stone pillars representing the devil and should be stoned by Muslims who are rising Hajj.Day of Eid al-Adha is the peak pilgrimage that Muslims carried out.
Determination of Eid al-Adha
That when Muslims believe, that the pillars and the core of the pilgrimage is wukuf at Arafat, while the Day of Arafah itself is the day when the pilgrims in the holy land are doing wukuf in Arafat, as the Prophet.:«الحج عرفة»The Hajj is (wukuf) in Arafat. (Reported by at-Tirmidhi, Ibn. Majah, al-Bayhaqi, ad-Daruquthni, Ahmad, and al-Hakim. Al-Hakim commented, "This hadith sahih, although he was both [Bukhari, Muslim] does not remove it").In a hadith narrated by al-Harith ibn Husayn al-Jadali said, that the emir of Mecca had delivered the sermon, then said:«عهد إلينا رسول الله e أن ننسك للرؤية فإن لم نره وشهد شاهدا عدل نسكنا بشهادتهما»Messenger of Allah. has advised us that we perform the pilgrimage by ru'yat (hilal Hijjah). If we can not see it, then there are just two witnesses (a witness), then we have to do rituals based on their testimony. (Reported by Abu Dawud, al-Bayhaqi and ad-Daruquthni. Ad-Daruquthni commented, "This hadith isnad concatenated, and valid.").This hadith explains: First, that the implementation of the pilgrimage should be based on the results of a new moon ru'yat Hijjah, so when wukuf and Eid Adhanya can be specified. Secondly, the Prophet's message to the emir of Mecca, as ruler of the region, where the pilgrimage event held, to make ru'yat; if unsuccessful, then ru'yat others, who declared his testimony to the amir of Mecca.
History of Youth Pledge



The idea of ​​organizing the Second Youth Congress Student Association Students from Indonesia (PPPI), a student-member youth organizations from all over Indonesia. On the initiative of GN, the congress was organized in three different buildings and is divided in three meetings. Resulting in the Youth Pledge.
First meeting, Katholieke Jongenlingen Building BondThe first meeting, Saturday, October 27, 1928, at the Katholieke Jongenlingen Building Bond (GOC), Bull Field. In his speech, Soegondo hope the conference will strengthen the spirit of unity in the hearts of the youth. The event continued with a description of the meaning and Jamin Moehammad union relationships with youth.According to him, there are five factors that can strengthen the unity of Indonesia that is history, languages, customary law, education, and willingness.
Second Meeting, Building Oost-Java BioscoopThe second meeting, Sunday, October 28, 1928, in Building Oost-Java Bioscoop, discuss education issues. The second speaker, and Sarmidi Poernomowoelan Mangoensarkoro, agrees that children should be educated nationality, must also be a balance between education at school and at home. Children also should be educated in a democratic manner.
Third Meeting, Building Indonesisch Huis KramatAt the next session, Soenario explains the importance of nationalism and democracy in addition to scouting movement. While Ramelan argues, scouting movement can not be separated from the national movement. Scouting movement since the early to educate children and self-discipline, the things that are needed in the struggle.
Before the congress closes played the song "Indonesia" by Wage Rudolf Supratman. The song was greeted with a very festive by congress participants.Congress closed with a statement announcing the results of the congress. By the youth in attendance, the formula is pronounced as Faithful Oath, reads:

In Indonesian, with the original spelling, the pledge reads:
Pertama
Kami poetera dan poeteri Indonesia, mengakoe bertoempah darah jang satoe, tanah air Indonesia.
Kedoea
Kami poetera dan poeteri Indonesia, mengakoe berbangsa jang satoe, bangsa Indonesia.
Ketiga
Kami poetera dan poeteri Indonesia, mendjoendjoeng bahasa persatoean, bahasa Indonesia.
In English:
Firstly
We the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge one motherland, Indonesia.
Secondly
We the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge one nation, the nation of Indonesia.
Thirdly
We the sons and daughters of Indonesia, respect the language of unity 
Indonesian



Senin, 17 Oktober 2011

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park


Naga Komodo di Taman Nasional Komodo
Komodo National Park lies between the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.This national park consists of three large islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Island and several smaller islands. Terrestrial national park is 603 km ² and the total area is 1817 km ².In 1980 the national park was established to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. There are 277 species of animal which is a mix of animals from Asia and Australia, which consists of 32 species of mammals, 128 species of birds and 37 species of reptiles. Together with the Komodo dragon, at least 25 species of land animals and birds, including protected animals, because there is limited or limited their deployment.Moreover, in this area there are also coral reefs. At least 253 species of reef-building corals are found there, with about 1,000 species of fish. The beauty of these reefs to attract foreign tourists to swim or dive in these waters.These islands were originally volcanic islands. The population in this region is about 4,000 people. In 1986 this park was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Komodo National Park is also nominated in 7 natural wonders of the world version of New7Wonders.
Part of the Komodo National Park
Komodo Island

Komodo Island 2009.jpg

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of Sumbawa, separated by Sape Strait.Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of East Nusa Tenggara province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.On the island of Komodo, Komodo animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on this island there are about 1,300 Komodo dragons tail. Coupled with the other islands, such as Island and Rinca and Gili Motang, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails. There are also approximately 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores, but not including the Komodo National Park.Besides Komodo, this island also store a variety of exotic flora that Sepang wood by local people used as a medicinal and dye clothing, nitak tree Sterculia oblongata in this or believe to be useful as medicines and seeds are tasty and delicious like peas.
HistoryIn 1910 the Dutch named the island on the south side of East Nusa Tenggara province is the nickname of the island of Komodo. This story begins with Lieutenant Steyn van Hens Broek who tries to prove statements about the presence of Dutch troops large animal resembling a dragon on the island. Steyn then kill a dragon and bring documentation to the Museum and Botanical Garden in Bogor to be investigated.In 2009, the Park has been named a finalist in the "New Seven Wonders of Nature" that the new announced in 2010 by online voting at www.N7W.com
Rinca Island
Rinca is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Rinca Island and Komodo Island Komodo National Park is managed by the Central Government. Rinca Island to the west of the island of Flores, which are separated by the Strait of Mola.
The highest point of the island is located in the Doro (Mt) Ora, 670 m above sea level.Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.Padar IslandPadar Island is the third largest island in the Komodo National Park, after the island of Komodo and Rinca Island. The island is relatively close to the island of Rinca instead of Komodo Island, separated by the Strait of Leeches. Padar island is also inhabited by ora (Komodo dragons). Around these islands there are also three or four small islands.
Pink Beach
Pink Beach is one of the famous tourist destinations in Komodo National Park featured by the beautiful white sandy beach, amazing underwater life and stunning panorama surrounding area. The sand beach is derived from small red sand spread out the beach area that way this beach is famous called by pink beach or Pantai Merah where the local people mention it. This beautiful beach is just located in a small land with dry hill in back of the beach of it. It owns the beautiful coral with clear seawater that make it as an ideal place for snorkeling in this park.















The results of image


*This is Komodo's photos 














*This is Komodo islands's photos














*The underwater beauty of the Komodo islands' photos