The joy of Aidilfitri, which we celebrate every year, has been impacted after two years of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. All decks of movement control orders (PKP) limit the Hari Raya culture of visiting.
The Sarawak State Jamek Mosque was bustling with excitement on 1st Syawal 1443H. It was also honoured by the presence of His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, Sarawak's President, and Sarawak's Premier, the Most Honorable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, as well as several other dignitaries.
The crowd, estimated to be over 6000 people, chanted Takbir and then prayed, led by Sahibul Fadilah Dato 'Haji Mustapha Kamal bin Haji Ahmad Fauzi, Sarawak's Chief Imam, who also delivered the sermon.
The Honorary Secretary of the Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Masjid Negeri Sarawak (LAKMNS), Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Haji Abdul Aziz bin Dato'Hussein, Members of the Board of LAKMNS, Chief Executive Officer of LAKMNS, Datuk Haji Abang Abdul Wahap bin Haji Abang Julai, and top management of LAKMNS greeted the dignitaries.
Meanwhile, at the Kuching City Mosque, the prayers were led by Ustaz Haji Sa'anani Haji Fauzi, who also delivered a sermon.
The word of Allah in Surah Ali Imran verse 103,
"And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited, and remember the favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His favor you became brethren; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire, then He saved you from it, thus does Allah make clear to you His communications that you may follow the right way."
May the institution of this mosque serve as a platform for us to strengthen Muslim brotherhood and receive blessings and blessings from Allah SWT.