M’sians make do after Covid-19 surge guts balik kampung treks for second year running
Updated 5 years ago · Published on 13 May 2021 12:11PM
Though Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations have been slightly dampened due to being under MCO 3.0, the festive spirit remains unmarred. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021
by The Vibes Visuals Team
KUALA LUMPUR – The movement control order (MCO) 3.0 announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin undoubtedly caused dissatisfaction.
As a result, 2021 will again leave Malaysians unable to celebrate Hari Raya in their respective kampungs for a second year in a row.
This decision was made because of the nationwide Covid-19 surge, which is expected to reach 5,000 positive cases during this period.
Not being able to celebrate Hari Raya last year equipped many with experience on how to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri without some of the usual traditions.
Not returning to kampungs, however, did not pose a problem for many and celebrations took place in moderation at their respective homes.
Despite the gloom of not being back in their kampungs, Malaysians went on to celebrate the festival with existing family members.
If in the past, the capital was deserted due to many returning to their hometowns, this time the exodus did not occur.
The Vibes photo team, took to the streets to capture moments on the first day of the biggest celebration for Muslims.
Comply with standard operating procedures, maintain social distancing. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! – The Vibes, May 13, 2021
Tarawih prayer before the end of Ramadan is long-awaited prayer by most muslim devotees. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021With the MCO 3.0, attendance for tarawih prayers inside mosque and surau are capped at 50. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Aidilfitri moon sightings at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre last night. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021The rukyah count also looks at the crescent moon to determine Hari Raya Aidilfitri. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Children still rejoice with fireworks to usher in Hari Raya Aidilfitri despite restrictions from MCO 3.0. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Not everyone can celebrate Hari Raya with the whole family as MCO 3.0 prohibits interstate and inter-district travel. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Family members living nearby took the opportunity to gather on the eve of Aidilfitri. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Rendang is a staple at Raya celebrations in Malaysia, and is among the most popular dishes during the festivities. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Those who could not return to their kampung due to MCO 3.0 took the opportunity to instead enliven celebrations at their current homes. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Traders auctioning products at a Ramadan bazaar the day before Hari Raya. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021City dwellers taking the opportunity to do some last minute shopping. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Universiti Teknologi Mara students going back to their homes en masse. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021- The public took the opportunity to obtain permits to undertake necessary travel across state lines. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Police monitoring compliance to Covid-19 SOPs via drones at a Ramadan bazaar in KL. – SARIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Tithes is one Muslim practice that is customarily done before Hari Raya prayers. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Lemang is a must-have during Hari Raya. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Lerek leaves that are used to cook lemang. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Traditional lemang placed under heat in drums to speed up the cooking process. – SYADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Beef is one of the most sought after items during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Holiday or not, frontliners still carry out the tasks entrusted to them. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Frontliners perform day and night duties to ensure that SOPs are complied with. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Kota Darul Ehsan is one of the locations where roadblocks are erected by police due to MCO 3.0. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Muslims forced to perform Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers outside the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Because SOPs only permit 50 people inside the mosque, many took the opportunity to pray outside Masjid Negara. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes, May 13, 2021 The National Mosque was also declared a Covid-19 red zone. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes, May 13, 2021Unlike in previous years, the National Mosque today was empty. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes, May 13, 2021
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