| Danial Norjidi |
THE Pertiwi Association held an event to celebrate the new Islamic Year of 1440 Hijrah yesterday at the Islamic Da’wah Centre.
Datin Hajah Zalinah binti Haji Umar, spouse of the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, was the guest of honour.
The proceedings began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah. This was followed by welcoming remarks from Head of the Religious Section of Pertiwi Hajah Jamilah binti Begawan Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Seri Paduka Haji Umar as the co-chairperson of the event.
In her speech, she explained that the event was held to celebrate the 1440 Hijrah New Year as well as to fete Pertiwi members who performed the Haj this year. She also shared that yesterday’s event was one of the annual religious activities carried out by Pertiwi.
The proceedings then saw a Tausyeh performance, which was followed by a special talk on the 1440 Hijrah New Year delivered by Islamic Da’wah Centre Officer Ustaz Haji Muskrisman Safari bin Haji Mustapa.
The event continued with a Dikir Marhaban and presentation of souvenirs, before concluding with a Doa Selamat.
