Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr Sunday, many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions offer respite to worshippers in some countries despite fears of skyrocketing infections. The festival, one of the most important in the Muslim calendar marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is traditionally […]
Look for silver lining in this year’s Aidilfitri celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s Aidilfitri is definitely different following the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enforced by the government, but there are many other ways that Malaysians especially the Muslims can take to enjoy the celebration. Psychologist, Prof Datin Dr Mariani Md Nor of Universiti Malaya, said while adopting the new norm, people […]
Tanjong Datu rep gives food items to frontliners
KUCHING: Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu donated 100 food packages to frontliners in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. The items, through the #SkuadSayangN3 effort, were distributed to several locations on Wednesday. According to a statement, 37 packages were sent to the Lundu police headquarters, 28 were delivered […]
Don’t go visiting
KUCHING: The public is urged to observe the ‘no visiting’ policy during the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. The policy is part of the rules set by the state government and the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to contain the spread of Covid-19. Last Sunday, Kuching Division Bidayuh community leader, Temenggong Austin […]
Queen cancels birthday celebrations
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II will hold no special celebrations for her birthday because of the coronavirus outbreak, Anadolu Agency reported quoting local media source. Britain’s monarch, who will turn 94 later this month, asked that traditional gun salutes fired as part of the ceremony not take place as she felt it would not be appropriate […]
