Kulaura, Sylhet, Bangladesh | Eid al-Adha 2026
Sukun Regenerative Culture is honored to share the first official news story for our community news section through the successful completion of our “Qurbani & Community Care Initiative 2026.”
As part of this grassroots initiative, one cow and one goat were sacrificed during Eid al-Adha, and the meat was distributed among 56 families in Monchora, Kulaura, Sylhet, Bangladesh — an area within our pilot and future community development project region.
This initiative was coordinated by our Central Council Representative Arpan Sarker and Local Representative Abdul Muhit Saful, with the sincere support of local volunteers and community members.
What makes this story especially meaningful is how quickly and organically the initiative emerged. The initiative began only ten days before Eid al-Adha. Initially, we thought we might only be able to arrange a single goat, or perhaps a cow if enough support could somehow be gathered. However, in a remarkable act of generosity and trust, our community member from the USA, Mashfiq Adnan, contributed the required funds within a single day, enabling us to purchase both a cow and a goat for the community.
In line with the values of regenerative culture and ethical community support, the animals were purchased from local farmers who raised and fed them naturally. Through this process, the initiative not only supported vulnerable families by distributing Qurbani meat but also contributed economically to local farmers and rural livelihoods. This reflects our belief that community initiatives should strengthen the entire local ecosystem of care, dignity, and mutual support.
For many families in Monchora, participating in Qurbani had become difficult for a long time due to financial hardship. Alhamdulillah, Allah allowed us to share the joy, dignity, and blessings of Qurbani with them this year.
Beyond the distribution itself, this initiative reflects something deeper — the power of collective effort, compassion, and grassroots community action. It reminds us that meaningful change can begin with small but sincere contributions from individuals who care for their community.
At Sukun Regenerative Culture, we believe community is built not only through ideas but through acts of service, mutual care, and shared responsibility. This initiative reflects both the Islamic values of charity, sacrifice, and brotherhood, as well as the permaculture ethics of Fair Share — ensuring that resources are distributed with justice, compassion, and care for people.
We are sharing this story not simply as a report, but as an invitation for others to believe in the strength of community bonds and the importance of coming together for good work.
May Allah accept this effort from everyone involved and allow us to continue serving communities with sincerity, compassion, and collective responsibility.
Written & Presented by:
Md. Hamidur Rahman
Chief Co-ordinator
Sukun Regenerative Culture