KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib yesterday attended the State Level Nuzul Al-Quran.
Themed “Ukhuwah Islamiah Asas Penyatuan Ummah” the event was held at Darul Hana Mosque, Jalan Tun Salahuddin, here.
During the event, Tun Taib presented a ‘wakaf Medan Hamidah’ cheque worth RM60,000 from Baitulmal to Sarawak Orphans Welfare Board as management assistance. He also presented another cheque worth RM60,000 from Baitulmal to Demak Baru Mosque Board of Trustee for the same purpose.
The Nuzul Al-Quran celebration this year was made merrier with various activities such as Nuzul Al-Quran Forum and Talk held from 8 to 12 June.
Also attending the event were Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg and his wife Datin Amar Dato Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang, State Legislative Assembly Speake Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar, Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Children Development Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah, Assistant Minister of Rural Electricity Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Demak Laut Assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, President of State Islamic Council Datu Misna Taha, Kuching North City Commission Mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai, heads of departments and distinguished guests as well as local residents.
