Malaysia

Anwar performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque

PM and wife warmly welcomed upon arrival this morning

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 29 Jun 2023 10:20AM

Anwar performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque — This is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first Aidiladha prayer with the people of Putrajaya since taking over the country’s administration in November last year. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, June 29, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today performed the Aidiladha prayers with thousands of congregants at the Putra Mosque here.

Anwar, who was accompanied by his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Ismail, was welcomed upon arrival at 8.19am by Malaysian Islamic Development Department director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusof.

Also present at the Putra Mosque this morning were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, June 29, 2023

This is Anwar’s first Aidiladha prayer with the people of Putrajaya since taking over the country’s administration in November last year.

Also present were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.

Anwar also joined in the “takbir raya” ceremony with 20,000 congregants before performing the Aidiladha prayers led by the grand imam of the Putra Mosque, Salahuddin Ghozali.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets the congregants, who have gathered by the thousands at the Putra Mosque. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, June 29, 2023

Salahuddin also delivered the Aidiladha sermon titled The Value of Sacrifice.

Anwar also took the opportunity to greet congregants after the sermon. – Bernama, June 29, 2023

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