Pahang Ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at the Pahang Mentri Besar's Hari Raya open house on Thursday (Aprll 11). - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian
KUANTAN: Muslims celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which marks the triumph of exercising self control in the holy month of Ramadan, especially those in Pahang, must continue performing prayers, good deeds and charitable activities, says Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
The Sultan of Pahang decreed that such good deeds, prayers and charitable activities which have been performed in abundance during the month of Ramadan must continue in the months to come.
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"Let’s come toghether and continue the good deeds performed throughout the month of Ramadan like praying, fasting, going to the mosque, especially during Subuh and continue reciting the Al-Quran. I also remind myself and family to carry out religious duties,” the Sultan decreed.
Al-Sultan Abdullah said this after gracing Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at Dewan Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, here Thursday (April 11).
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The Sultan was accompanied by Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, and the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
During the ceremony, Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Hassanal entertained about 10,000 people who had attended the open house by singing a few numbers, including songs like Kisah Seorang Biduan, Gadis Melayu and Butakah Cinta.
"Alhamdulillah, the arrival of Aidilfitri and the hosting of open house functions like this certainly helps strengthen unity among guests of various races who are in attendance, not only from the unity government but also from Perikatan Nasional,” said the Mentri Besar. - Bernama
