By Zaki Salleh
MANJUNG: About 5,000 guests attended the 2023 Lumut Parliamentary Hari Raya Aidilfitri Ceremony at the grounds next to Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Setiawan, Manjung last night.
As early as 7.40pm, people came together with their family members to celebrate this very meaningful event together.
The Raya atmosphere is still felt, and almost most of the guests came wearing Raya clothes.
A variety of dishes were available such as satay and nasi impit, nasi minyak, kuetiau, bihun sup, various cakes and drinks.
Lumut Member of Parliament, Commander (B) Nordin Ahmad Ismail together with Pangkor State Assembly Member, Norhaslinda Zakaria and Pasir Panjang Assemblyman, Rosli Abd Rahman celebrated with the guests present.
The presence of Orang Besar Jajahan Manjung, Toh Seri Bijaya Lt. Col (B) Dato’ Shaharudin Haji Nazari as the official guest also enlivened the ceremony.
Although welcomed in a simple manner, the presence of many guests added to the festivities in addition to strengthening the brotherhood.
The much awaited event is the giving of raya money to the little guests that will surely leave sweet memories for them.
Meanwhile, Norhaslinda, when met, thanked everyone who attended for their willingness to take the time to liven up the ceremony together.
“Alhamdulilah, the ceremony went smoothly. Congratulations are also extended to all parties who worked hard to make it a success.
“Although it is not organized in a big way, the organizers provided enough food for the guests who attended.
“However, I also apologize if there are any shortcomings during the ceremony,” she said.
