Mass potluck picnicstyle ‘buka puasa’ this evening at Sibu Town Square

SIBU: Members of the public are encouraged to join the state’s inaugural mass potluck picnic-style ‘buka puasa’ ( break- of- fast) at Sibu Town Square Phase 1 tonight.

Those joining are encouraged to bring their own food, while starters such as drinks, dates, ‘ bubur pedas’ and ‘ bubur lambuk will be provided by the organiser.

The event targets 6,000 people, including those from government agencies, non- governmental organisations (NGOs), religious bodies, statutory bodies and schools.

The event is organised by Sibu Resident’s Office together with Nangka Service Centre and Sibu Division Permanent Committee for Muslim Festivities.

According to Assistant Minister of Education and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee, this is the first ‘ buka puasa’ event in the state to involve a huge number of government agencies, NGOs, religious bodies, and the public.

A total of 170 contingents including schools, NGOs, mosques, churches, temples, Peryatim Sibu, all government departments and statutory bodies have been invited to come.

The programme is scheduled to commence at 5pm with performances such as Nasyid and Qasidah.

By 6pm, there will be a short ‘ceramah’ (talk) by Sibu Islamic Department, followed by recital of Al- Quran.

There will also be a space prepared for Maghrib prayer.