Muslims observing a safe celebration


Muhammad Doffy Satria, 35, cleaning up the surrounding of his house a ahead of Hari Raya Haji in Kampung Makam, Monday — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Muslims are observing this year’s Hari Raya Haji with a quiet celebration as safety is uppermost on their minds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

In Kampung Makam, where about 1,000 villagers would get together to celebrate the occasion every year, no decorations were seen. Muhammad Doffy Satria, 35, said his family of five would spend precious time together at home this year.

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