KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Muslims nationwide celebrated
Aidiladha today on a moderate scale and in appreciation of sacrifice as
required by Islamic teachings.
Aidiladha is of great significance for Muslims worldwide and is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice made by the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail in obeying Allah.
Fine weather in the morning enabled Muslims to perform their prayers comfortably, followed by the sacrificial offerings carried out at mosques, villages and housing estates.
The Meteorological Department has, however, forecast isolated rain and thunderstorms in several states later in the day.
This year, Aidiladha fell on the holy day of Friday and Muslims congregated again at mosques for the Friday prayers.
Roads in the capital were mostly deserted, with many people having left for their hometowns and villages for the celebration.
Major mosques around the Klang Valley saw crowds of Muslims performing the Aidiladha prayers.
About 10,000 people, including foreigners, thronged the National Mosque, They came to perform the Aidiladha prayers and listen to the sermon.
The Kampung Baru Mosque had about 4,000 people for the prayers this morning.
At the Al-Amaniah Mosque, Batu Caves, about 1,000 people started congregating in the compound as early as 7.30 am, leading to the car park being turned into a space for prayers as well.
Other mosques also carried out community sacrificial offerings of cows. These included the Khalid Al-Walid Mosque and Al-Iman Madrasah at the Defence Ministry, Jalan Semarak, and Taman Sri Gombak, Phase 7, respectively.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah joined millions of Muslims from around the world in performing the Haj this year.
In his Aidiladha message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he hoped that the day would be celebrated in a peaceful, prosperous and blessed manner.
He also urged Muslims to appreciate the concept of sacrifice taught by Islam, to be willing to sacrifice time, money and one's self to attain the acceptance of Allah.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin called on Muslims in the country to renew their spirit and strengthen their determination to build true unity among the 'ummah'.
In PERLIS, Aidiladha was celebrated in fair weather with hundreds of cows slaughtered as sacrificial offering after the morning prayers.
The state government donated 130 cows to the people while hundreds of additional livestock were sacrificed by individuals.
In KEDAH, the Zahir Mosque in Alor Setar was the main venue for most local leaders who came to pray together, regardless of their political inclinations.
They then proceeded to their constituencies for the sacrificial offering after the prayers.
In KELANTAN, Sultan Muhammad V performed prayers with about 5,000 people at the Muhammadi Mosque in Kota Baharu, led by the Grand Imam, Mohamad Hanafizi Abdullah, of the Kelantan Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council.
In TERENGGANU, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin performed prayers with more than a 1,000 people at the Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque in Ladang, Kuala Terengganu.
He was accompanied by other members of the royal family and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.
In PERAK, the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir joined about 1,000 people for the prayers at the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque at the General Operations Force Camp in Ulu Kinta.
Raja Dr Nazrin Shah is also scheduled to officially open the Hidayatul Ummah Mosque in Kota Lama Kiri, Kuala Kangsar, and join the congregation there for the Friday prayers.
The state government organised annual sacrificial offering programme 'Korban Perdana' managed to collect RM1.17 million from various state agencies and statutory bodies. The funds were used to buy livestock for sacrifice at state and district level.
In PAHANG, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, and the Tengku Puan of Pahang, Tengku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Sultan Iskandar, joined about 2,000 people who congregated at the Sultan Haji Ahmad 1 State Mosque.
Also present were Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob, state executive councillors and government officers. The prayers were led by Pahang Mufti Datuk Abdul Rahman Osman.
In SELANGOR, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah performed prayers with about 20,000 people at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. Also present was Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
The mosque's Grand Imam, Ustaz Ahmad Mustafa Mohd Sidin Al-Muqri, led the prayers.
The congregation also included foreign Muslim students from the Al-Madinah International University and foreign workers.
In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, joined about 500 people for prayers at the Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque in Seri Menanti.
He was accompanied by the Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani Binti Tengku Besar Mahmud and several other members of the royal family.
Their Majesties then attended a 'tahlil' ceremony at the Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum. Tuanku Muhriz also attended the sacrificial offering ceremony at the mosque.
In MELAKA, Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob joined a congregation of about 7,000 for prayers at the Al-Azim Mosque in Melaka city. Also present was Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.
The state-sponsored sacrificial offering of 19 cows would be held at the mosque tomorrow.
In SABAH, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin joined about 5,000 people for prayers at the State Mosque in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu.
Also present were community leaders and heads of state and federal government departments.
In Kuching, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng andf wife, Toh Puah Rokiah Abdullah performed the Aidiladha prayers at the Masjid Jamek Kuching.
Also present were Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, and other Sarawak cabinet ministers.
Aidiladha is of great significance for Muslims worldwide and is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice made by the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail in obeying Allah.
Fine weather in the morning enabled Muslims to perform their prayers comfortably, followed by the sacrificial offerings carried out at mosques, villages and housing estates.
The Meteorological Department has, however, forecast isolated rain and thunderstorms in several states later in the day.
This year, Aidiladha fell on the holy day of Friday and Muslims congregated again at mosques for the Friday prayers.
Roads in the capital were mostly deserted, with many people having left for their hometowns and villages for the celebration.
Major mosques around the Klang Valley saw crowds of Muslims performing the Aidiladha prayers.
About 10,000 people, including foreigners, thronged the National Mosque, They came to perform the Aidiladha prayers and listen to the sermon.
The Kampung Baru Mosque had about 4,000 people for the prayers this morning.
At the Al-Amaniah Mosque, Batu Caves, about 1,000 people started congregating in the compound as early as 7.30 am, leading to the car park being turned into a space for prayers as well.
Other mosques also carried out community sacrificial offerings of cows. These included the Khalid Al-Walid Mosque and Al-Iman Madrasah at the Defence Ministry, Jalan Semarak, and Taman Sri Gombak, Phase 7, respectively.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah joined millions of Muslims from around the world in performing the Haj this year.
In his Aidiladha message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he hoped that the day would be celebrated in a peaceful, prosperous and blessed manner.
He also urged Muslims to appreciate the concept of sacrifice taught by Islam, to be willing to sacrifice time, money and one's self to attain the acceptance of Allah.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin called on Muslims in the country to renew their spirit and strengthen their determination to build true unity among the 'ummah'.
In PERLIS, Aidiladha was celebrated in fair weather with hundreds of cows slaughtered as sacrificial offering after the morning prayers.
The state government donated 130 cows to the people while hundreds of additional livestock were sacrificed by individuals.
In KEDAH, the Zahir Mosque in Alor Setar was the main venue for most local leaders who came to pray together, regardless of their political inclinations.
They then proceeded to their constituencies for the sacrificial offering after the prayers.
In KELANTAN, Sultan Muhammad V performed prayers with about 5,000 people at the Muhammadi Mosque in Kota Baharu, led by the Grand Imam, Mohamad Hanafizi Abdullah, of the Kelantan Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council.
In TERENGGANU, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin performed prayers with more than a 1,000 people at the Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque in Ladang, Kuala Terengganu.
He was accompanied by other members of the royal family and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.
In PERAK, the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir joined about 1,000 people for the prayers at the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque at the General Operations Force Camp in Ulu Kinta.
Raja Dr Nazrin Shah is also scheduled to officially open the Hidayatul Ummah Mosque in Kota Lama Kiri, Kuala Kangsar, and join the congregation there for the Friday prayers.
The state government organised annual sacrificial offering programme 'Korban Perdana' managed to collect RM1.17 million from various state agencies and statutory bodies. The funds were used to buy livestock for sacrifice at state and district level.
In PAHANG, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, and the Tengku Puan of Pahang, Tengku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Sultan Iskandar, joined about 2,000 people who congregated at the Sultan Haji Ahmad 1 State Mosque.
Also present were Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob, state executive councillors and government officers. The prayers were led by Pahang Mufti Datuk Abdul Rahman Osman.
In SELANGOR, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah performed prayers with about 20,000 people at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. Also present was Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
The mosque's Grand Imam, Ustaz Ahmad Mustafa Mohd Sidin Al-Muqri, led the prayers.
The congregation also included foreign Muslim students from the Al-Madinah International University and foreign workers.
In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, joined about 500 people for prayers at the Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque in Seri Menanti.
He was accompanied by the Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani Binti Tengku Besar Mahmud and several other members of the royal family.
Their Majesties then attended a 'tahlil' ceremony at the Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum. Tuanku Muhriz also attended the sacrificial offering ceremony at the mosque.
In MELAKA, Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob joined a congregation of about 7,000 for prayers at the Al-Azim Mosque in Melaka city. Also present was Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.
The state-sponsored sacrificial offering of 19 cows would be held at the mosque tomorrow.
In SABAH, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin joined about 5,000 people for prayers at the State Mosque in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu.
Also present were community leaders and heads of state and federal government departments.
In Kuching, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng andf wife, Toh Puah Rokiah Abdullah performed the Aidiladha prayers at the Masjid Jamek Kuching.
Also present were Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, and other Sarawak cabinet ministers.
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