More than 20 asnaf families receive korban meat for Aidiladha from LAKMM
MIRI (June 9): The 'korban' (sacrificial slaughter) programme carried out by the Miri Malay Charitable Trust Board (LAKMM) for this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha benefitted 23 'asnaf' here.
Held at the outdoor grounds of Surau Al Hidayah Tab Cinaq in Pujut 5 here, the slaughtering of the cattle, the butchering, as well as the packing and distribution of the sacrificial meat, were conducted via 'gotong-royong' (work party) involving the LAKMM committee members and also the local volunteers.
'The recipients of the 'korban' meat include the 'asnaf' families from Pujut, Kampung Wireless, Kampung Muhibbah in Kuala Baram, as well as those listed by Perkim (Malaysian Muslim Welfare Organisation),' said the board in a statement.
In Islam, asnaf is a group of people who are eligible for tithe and other welfare aid in view of their underprivileged status.
Adding on, LAKMM said adding significance to the occasion, Deputy Mayor Ariffin Mohamad represented the oganiser in handing over the 'korban' meat to the recipients.
Also present last Sunday were LAKMM board of trustees representatives Julaihi Mohamad and Penghulu Samad Ali.
'The programme not only aims to strengthen the community ties, but it also reflects compassion and care for the underprivileged groups during one of the most meaningful celebrations in the Islamic calendar,' added LAKMM.
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