Meaningful Aidiladha celebration for Long Lama Muslims
MIRI (June 8): The Muslim community in Long Lama did not miss out on the opportunity to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Saturday despite their relatively small population in the area.
Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau was present to join in the celebration and extended his festive greetings to the community.
In his brief remarks, Dennis commended the spirit of togetherness and harmony shown by the residents, adding that the annual celebration continues to be meaningful and lively even with a modest number of Muslims in Long Lama.
'I deeply appreciate the strong community ties among the various ethnic and religious groups in the area. Such unity is vital in fostering peace and understanding,' he said.
Among those present were Masjid Darussalam Long Lama chairman Dato Dr Abu Bakar Abdullah @ Tom Belarek. Dennis Ngau Hari Raya Aidiladha Long Lama
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