Muslims celebrate Aidiladha with prayers
KUALA LUMPUR: Aidiladha, or Hari Raya Korban, which falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah, the 12th and last month in the Islamic calendar, is celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail in obeying Allah’s command.
Muslims in Malaysia celebrated Aidiladha this year by adhering to strict standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19, including not travelling interstate on balik kampung trips.
Despite celebrating the festival with restrictions, the excitement could still be felt as several state religious authorities allowed Aidiladha prayers to be performed in mosques and surau.
The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah joined about 1,000 Muslims at the Ubudiah Royal Mosque in Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, for prayers led by grand imam Badrul Husaini Baharudin.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin attended Aidiladha prayers at the Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque in Kampung Ladang, Kuala Terengganu.
The Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah performed prayers at the Sultan Ahmad 1 State Mosque in Kuantan.
The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail and the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, together with about 300 people, performed prayers at Dataran Istiadat Istana Arau.
In Malacca, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali joined about 100 Muslims at the Al-Mujid Mosque in Kampung Durian Daun, Masjid Tanah, for prayers led by imam Hishamuddin Soleh.
When met during the Ibadah Korban programme at the Tuaran district police headquarters, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said although this year’s Aidiladha was celebrated on a moderate scale, the spirit of fulfilling the sacrifice remained the same.
Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Abang Openg performed Aidiladha prayers at the Jamek Mosque in Petra Jaya, Kuching with a congregation of 500.