KUALA LUMPUR: After two years of getting to scale down celebrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, political leaders have expressed their gratitude that Malaysians have been able to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri without restrictions.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his gratitude to members of the safety forces who have been on obligation throughout Hari Raya.
“As we celebrate Hari Raya with the household, allow us to pray that our (safety) officers and personnel are in good well being situation and are able to safely perform the duties entrusted upon them,” he stated in a Facebook put up on Monday (May 2).
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stated Ramadan and Syawal this yr have been being celebrated as the way it was earlier than the pandemic hit, with Muslims allowed to perform spiritual rituals in addition to go to household and kin.
“This Hari Raya, we’re able to be with our mother and father and family members, to bodily greet them and search forgiveness, carry out the Hari Raya congregational prayer, go to out kin and neighbours, all these face to face when earlier than this the whole lot may solely be finished on-line,” the Parti Pejuang Tanah Air chairman stated in a video message on Facebook.
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a Facebook put up, stated he hoped the individuals can be able to make the most of the festive interval to be with their households, particularly those that nonetheless have their mother and father with them.
“The celebrations are fairly joyous this time round in contrast to the previous two depressing years of not being able to be with family members. So, use this chance to be together with your households, particularly those that nonetheless have mother and father, to categorical your love and in addition to strengthen your bond with associates,” he stated.
Parti Amanah Negara president Mohamad Sabu suggested the individuals to celebrate Aidilfitri reasonably and safely. – Bernama
