[PHOTOS] Thousands throng mosques for tarawih as Ramadan returns
Earlier, moon sighting took place in 29 locations across country
Updated 3 years ago · Published on 23 Mar 2023 9:59AM
A Survey and Mapping Department officer conducts moon sighting at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. The Ramadan moon sighting took place yesterday in 29 locations nationwide, including Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Pontian Kecil in Johor and Melaka’s Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex in Kg Balik Batu. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes, March 23, 2023
by The Vibes Visuals Team
KUALA LUMPUR – Muslims last night flocked to mosques and surau across the country to perform their tarawih prayers as they usher in the holy month of Ramadan.
This came after Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad declared that Muslims in Malaysia will begin fasting today as set by the order of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah after the consent of the rulers.
More than 1,000 congregants thronged Masjid Negara here to perform the tarawih prayers led by Ahmad Mujahid Salleh Sani while more packed Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya last night.
Even the unhoused took the opportunity to perform their prayers despite taking place in the back alleys here.
Meanwhile, the Ramadan moon sighting took place in 29 locations nationwide, including Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Pontian Kecil in Johor and Melaka’s Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex in Kg Balik Batu.
The Vibes photographers SAIRIEN NAFIS, AZIM RAHMAN, and ALIF OMAR were on the scene to capture the buzz among the faithful as they performed their prayers. – The Vibes, March 23, 2023
Decked in garments of various colours, Muslims perform tarawih prayers at Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Women congregants perform tarawih prayers at Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Appearing to be asleep, an exhausted child lies down as adults carry out tarawih prayers at Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Two boys sit on the sidelines as adults carry out tarawih prayers at Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Looking contemplative, women congregants in various hues of telekung offer tarawih prayers at Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Another child lies down, seemingly sound asleep as women congregants around her perform tarawih prayers at Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Men prostrate during tarawih prayers at Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Contemplative worshippers carry out tarawih prayers at Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Unhoused women performing tarawih prayers on the first night of the holy month of Ramadan on the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur. The prayers were organised by Pertubuhan Jejak Jalanan. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023Unhoused persons performing tarawih prayers on the first night of the holy month of Ramadan on the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur. The prayers were organised by Pertubuhan Jejak Jalanan. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, March 23, 2023
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