AIDILFITRI OPEN HOUSE TRADITION CONTINUES TO NURTURE UNITY AND GOODWILL

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Aidilfitri open house tradition continues to nurture the spirit of goodwill and unity, with joyous celebrations taking place across several states.

In SARAWAK, members of the public began arriving as early as 9 am, filling the grounds of the Astana Negeri in Kuching to attend the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.

Guests from all walks of life - of different ages, races, and religions - gathered in a warm and lively atmosphere, enjoying a wide variety of festive dishes while taking the opportunity to mingle and exchange greetings with state leaders.

In JOHOR, people of various races flocked as early as 8 am to the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in Saujana, Johor Bahru.

Visitors were treated to an array of traditional and modern delicacies, including ketupat, lemang, rendang, soto, and mee rebus, along with assorted festive cookies and both hot and cold beverages, adding to the cheerful and harmonious spirit of the celebration.

In NEGERI SEMBILAN, Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud attended the Aidilfitri open house held at Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah.

Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and members of the State Executive Council.

The celebration was enlivened with a wide spread of traditional delicacies, while visitors also took the opportunity to capture special moments in the palace grounds, creating fond memories in a joyful and harmonious Aidilfitri atmosphere.

Meanwhile, in PERLIS, about 8,000 guests attended the Aidilfitri Celebration @ Istana Arau, which is being held in a lively and warm atmosphere filled with goodwill.

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, spent time with guests and presented duit raya, accompanied by the Raja Perempuan of Perlis, Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid, as well as members of the royal family.

The celebration was enlivened with a variety of traditional delicacies, while guests described the event as a meaningful experience that strengthened the bond between the people and the royal institution.

One of the guests, Mohd Faizal Ahmad, 35, from Kangar, said he was excited to attend with his family as it gave them the opportunity to experience the unique and memorable atmosphere of an open house at the palace.

In PERAK, the arrival of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, at 3.10 pm added splendour to the state-level Aidilfitri celebration at Stadium Indera Mulia in Ipoh.

Sultan Nazrin and Tuanku Zara also graciously presented duit raya to 69 children from Persatuan Anak-Anak Yatim Soleha Tanjung Tualang, The Salvation Army Ipoh Children’s Home Care Centre, The Salvation Army Ipoh Boys’ Home Care Centre, and Rumah Kanak-Kanak Sultan Abdul Aziz in Kuala Kangsar.

Their Royal Highnesses also toured the stalls in the stadium grounds and mingled with members of the public before departing.

-- BERNAMA