A uniquely Malaysian celebration


Home away from home: UTM international students posing for the camera as they celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri here.

JOHOR BARU: Foreign Muslim students here have been able to enjoy a meaningful Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration despite being away from home.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Ghaleb Haitham Ghaleb Hussein, 20, said the culture of visiting others, including non-family members, for Hari Raya is something that he feels is unique to Malaysia.

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