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Summary

This video highlights a unique vegetable bazaar held at Nurul Ashari Mosque in Depok Sleman, Yogyakarta, where the community supports local farmers. During times of low vegetable prices, the mosque purchases fresh produce directly from farmers, offering it to residents for a symbolic donation. The initiative, which started as a small program, now provides not only healthier, fresher produce for families but also supports farmers by ensuring fair prices. The mosque's efforts have garnered strong community support, helping revitalize local agriculture and providing a sustainable solution during price crises.

Takeaways

• 😀 A vegetable bazaar was organized at Masjid Nurul Ashari in Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Friday morning.
• 😀 The bazaar gained popularity after a video went viral on social media.
• 😀 The bazaar allows people to buy fresh vegetables directly from farmers, especially when prices are low due to poor harvests.
• 😀 According to the mosque's administrators, the mosque bought 16 tons of vegetables directly from farmers during a price crisis.
• 😀 The community members are not technically buying the vegetables but are donating around IDR 10,000 as a form of charity.
• 😀 The bazaar is supported by the Baitul Mal of Masjid Nurul Ashari, which helps fund the program.
• 😀 The initial idea was not for a vegetable bazaar, but over the last year, the mosque realized the greater benefits of this model.
• 😀 Providing vegetables to the community allows families to cook healthy, fresh meals together.
• 😀 The program also benefits farmers by ensuring that their produce is purchased at fair prices, even during a market downturn.
• 😀 Local residents appreciate the bazaar for its dual impact: access to fresh, healthy vegetables and support for farmers, making the initiative a valuable community service.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the vegetable bazaar at Masjid Nurul Ashari?

The main purpose of the vegetable bazaar is to help residents buy fresh produce directly from farmers, especially during times when market prices are low, while also supporting local farmers by ensuring they receive fair prices for their produce.

How did the vegetable bazaar gain popularity?

The bazaar gained popularity after a video of it went viral on social media, drawing attention to its unique concept of selling fresh vegetables directly from farmers to the community.

What is the donation system for the vegetable bazaar?

Residents contribute IDR 10,000 as a form of charity (sedekah) and, in return, they receive a package of 11 different types of vegetables.

How much produce has been purchased through the bazaar program so far?

According to the mosque’s management, a total of 16 tons of vegetables have been purchased directly from farmers through the bazaar initiative.

Which farmers benefit from the vegetable bazaar?

Farmers from the village of Ngablak in Magelang are the primary beneficiaries, as their produce is purchased directly by the mosque for the bazaar.

What makes the vegetable bazaar different from other traditional markets?

Unlike traditional markets where prices can fluctuate, the bazaar ensures farmers are paid fairly for their produce, and the community receives fresh vegetables through a charitable donation system rather than at regular market prices.

Why was the vegetable bazaar initially created?

The bazaar was initially created as a way to provide affordable and healthy vegetables to the community, while also helping farmers sell their produce at fair prices during times of price volatility.

What impact has the vegetable bazaar had on the local community?

The vegetable bazaar has had a positive impact by providing access to fresh, healthy vegetables for residents, fostering community solidarity, and offering farmers a reliable market for their produce, even during price drops.

How does the vegetable bazaar contribute to community building?

The bazaar fosters a sense of unity as residents come together not just to buy vegetables, but to support local farmers and participate in a shared community activity that strengthens bonds between mosque-goers and their neighbors.

What are the future goals for the vegetable bazaar program?

The mosque hopes to continue expanding the program to help more farmers, provide fresh vegetables to a larger number of residents, and encourage other communities to adopt similar initiatives for mutual benefit.