MIRI: Some 104 contingents from various agencies (government and private), including schools, took part in the Miri-level Maulidul Rasul celebration held at civic centre here yesterday morning.
Close to 8,000 walked the three-km procession.
Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni in his opening speech reminded Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s teachings in fostering unity.
“Emulate his traits in preserving unity,” he said, adding that the life of Prophet Muhammad was full of countless examples that show his status as a role model for Muslim societies.
The MP pledged a grant of RM10,000 to the event’s organising committee.
Lukanisman was accompanied by, among others, Miri Resident Mastapa Julaihi, Miri District Officer Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof and Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Melayu Bekenu chairman Datuk Yusof Sani Wahap.
Earlier, Mastapa Julaihi, in his speech, said he hoped to invite non-Muslim organisations to next year’s Maulidul Rasul procession.
Kolej Vokasional Miri was adjudged the overall winner of the procession.
