Cabinet's and national Raya Open houses cancelled
Published on: Friday, July 25, 2014
Kuala Lumpur: The Cabinet Ministers' 2014 Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2014 open house has been cancelled out of respect to those who perished in the flight MH17 crash.Initially it was scheduled to be held at the Seri Perdana Complex, Putrajaya. Prime Minister's Office in a statement here said the Cabinet agreed with the decision in a meeting Thursday.
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The Cabinet also agreed to cancel the 2014 Malaysia Aidilfitri open house event, organised by the Tourism and Culture Ministry that is scheduled to be held in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.According to the statement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Cabinet Ministers would seek an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah on the morning of Syawal 1, before observing Aidilfitri prayers at the national mosque (Masjid Negara). "Even though the nation is still saddened by this tragedy, Muslims are still obliged to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri after observing the fast during Ramadan.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Hence the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration this year can still be held with moderation and in an orderly manner.
