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Muslims in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district can now perform Friday prayers at the Bukit Bintang Outreach Oasis starting June 19, providing convenient worship facilities in the bustling shopping and entertainment hub.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah have extended Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings to Muslims in the state, calling for renewal of faith and charitable intentions.
Pilgrims gathered at Makkah's Grand Mosque on Saturday to perform the Farewell Tawaf, the final ritual of the Haj pilgrimage. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the 2024 Haj season as worshippers prepared to return home.
Malaysians marked Aidiladha on May 27 with prayers and traditional animal sacrifices. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and senior state officials participated in observances held at mosques across the nation.
Malaysia's Cabinet ministers have called on Muslims to use the Day of Arafah as an occasion for spiritual reflection, prayer and seeking forgiveness, while drawing lessons on national unity and harmony.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Muslims to recognise Aidiladha as a meaningful occasion embodying sacrifice, sincerity and obedience, rather than merely a festive period.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Muslim community to embrace sacrifice as central to overcoming national challenges and building a prosperous future, particularly during the Aidiladha celebration.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to contemplate the deeper spiritual significance of Aidiladha, highlighting virtues including sacrifice, humility and letting go of material attachments.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Muslims to intensify their spiritual observances on the Day of Arafah, emphasizing prayers and acts of worship to seek divine mercy and forgiveness.