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30 newlyweds celebrated in mass solemnisation ceremony

KUCHING: A total of 30 newlyweds were celebrated in a mass solemnisation ceremony held at Darul Hana Kuching Mosque. The event, named ‘Akad Semarak Ummah 2023,’ was graced by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Expressing joy on behalf of the parents, she said welcoming new family members not only expands […]

Sarawak Islamic Council issues guidelines on ‘akad nikah’

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has released the guidelines for akad nikah (marriage solemnisation ceremony) in Sarawak during Phase One of the movement control order under the National Recovery Plan. MIS said akad nikah ceremonies for Muslim couples who had obtained approval could be held at the district Islamic religious offices or MIS premises. […]

Dividing views over online ‘akad nikah’

KUCHING: Holding the akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremony online is a solution for many couples who were forced to postpone their weddings due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO). Recently, the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) and Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) stated if the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) does not permit […]