Mosques and surau under Jakim and Jawi to hold solat hajat for Palestine


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KUALA LUMPUR: All mosques and surau under the supervision of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) have been ordered to perform solat hajat for Palestine throughout the remaining days of Ramadan.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar (pic) said the directive underscores Malaysia’s solidarity with the Palestinian people in light of Israel’s brutal attacks in Gaza, which violate the ceasefire agreement.

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