Celebrations in Sarawak, Johor and Negeri Sembilan highlight the festive tradition of open houses, bringing together communities in a spirit of goodwill and harmony.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Aidilfitri open house tradition continues to nurture the spirit of goodwill and unity, with joyous celebrations taking place across several states.
In SARAWAK, members of the public began arriving as early as 9 am, filling the grounds of the Astana Negeri in Kuching to attend the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.
Guests from all walks of life – of different ages, races, and religions – gathered in a warm and lively atmosphere, enjoying a wide variety of festive dishes while taking the opportunity to mingle and exchange greetings with state leaders.
In JOHOR, people of various races flocked as early as 8 am to the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in Saujana, Johor Bahru.
Visitors were treated to an array of traditional and modern delicacies, including ketupat, lemang, rendang, soto, and mee rebus, along with assorted festive cookies and both hot and cold beverages, adding to the cheerful and harmonious spirit of the celebration.
In NEGERI SEMBILAN, Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud attended the Aidilfitri open house held at Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah.
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and members of the State Executive Council.
The celebration was enlivened with a wide spread of traditional delicacies, while visitors also took the opportunity to capture special moments in the palace grounds, creating fond memories in a joyful and harmonious Aidilfitri atmosphere.
